Vision Is Vulnerable With Age: Here’s What to Look For
SUNDAY, Nov. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Routine eye checks can help ensure seniors know if they’re developing any age-related vision issues.An expert from Baylor College of Medicine spells out what seniors need to know.”Don’t blame vision issues on j…
Learn MoreAlmost 20 Million Older Americans Live With Sight-Robbing Macular Degeneration
FRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that suggests more Americans than ever are struggling with their sight as they get older, researchers report that nearly 20 million adults have age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Broken down, a…
Learn MoreDormir mal podría aumentar las probabilidades de glaucoma
MIÉRCOLES, 2 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dormir mal podría vincularse con el glaucoma, una importante causa de ceguera, sugiere un estudio reciente.El estudio utilizó una base de datos de más de 400,000 personas para explorar los vínculos…
Learn MoreBad Sleep Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Poor sleep may be linked to glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, new research suggests. The study drew on a database of more than 400,000 people to explore links between sleep and vision loss.Glaucoma is …
Learn MoreOphthalmologists Underrepresented in Google Searches
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In most U.S. counties, a Google search of the phrase “eye doctor near me” may underrepresent ophthalmologists, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in JAMA Ophthalmology.Rebecca R. Soares, M.D., fr…
Learn MoreNo es solo para las gafas: los exámenes de la vista le podrían salvar la vida
MARTES, 18 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los ojos podrían ser el espejo de una buena salud.Barbara Krupar, una paciente de 65 años de Ohio que está jubilada, lo aprendió de primera mano.Krupar hizo una cita con su oftalmóloga tras experimenta…
Learn MoreUse of Anesthesia Care for Cataract Surgery Examined
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anesthesia care is more common among Medicare beneficiaries undergoing cataract surgery versus other low-risk procedures, and fewer cataract surgery patients experience systemic complications within seven d…
Learn MoreNot Just for Glasses: Eye Exams Could Save Your Life
TUESDAY, Oct. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eyes may be your window to good health.Patient Barbara Krupar, a 65-year-old Ohio retiree, learned this firsthand.Krupar made an appointment with her ophthalmologist after experiencing disturbing vision chang…
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