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Researchers have discovered a genetic mark that increases the risk for the most common form of glaucoma which is primary open-angle glaucoma. This form of glaucoma is a major cause of blindness wor...

A report in the September issue of Archives of Ophthalmology says that the administration of oral medications following a herpes simplex virus infection may reduce the risk of recurring eye-related ma

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One of the mysteries of aging was that the French people, despite a diet rich in fat and among the highest percentage of smokers in the world, lived longer than many of their counterparts living in...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers that laser pointers should be used with caution and can damage eyesight. While laser pointers in the United States are regulated and subjected...

A survey conducted by the American Optometric Association found that only 19 percent of parents? take their children for a full eye assessment before their first birthday. Another third wait until ...

Doctors may soon be able to easily screen patients for common eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. A new imaging device uses six different wavelengths to ...

I received the following inspiring letter this week. Dr. Paul Krawitz, President and CEO Dear Visi-vite:

A team of researchers at MIT has developed a prototype eye test that could revolutionize eye care in underdeveloped nations. While the eye test won't do away with the need for eye doctors, it will ...