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Childhood Obesity Increases Likelihood Of A Cranial Disorder That May Cause Blindness
26 May 2012
Children who are overweight or obese -- particularly older, non-Hispanic white girls -- are more likely to have a neurological disorder known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a rare condition that can result in... [read article]

Researchers Regenerate Optic Nerve In Mice
25 May 2012
Individuals blinded by optic nerve damage from glaucoma or trauma might be able to regain at least some visual function in the future after researchers have successfully regenerated the optic nerve in mice... [read article]

What Is Albinism? What Causes Albinism
25 May 2012
Albinism is a genetic condition also called achromia, achromasia, or achromatosis. It is characterized by a deficit in the production in melanin and by the partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes... [read article]

Eye Health / Blindness News Articles Archive  -   Page 1

25 May 2012

Risk Of Eye Infections Doubles With Use Of Common Acne Medication
23 May 2012

Better Pill Bottle For The Blind And Visually Impaired
21 May 2012

Using Low-Cost Accessible Software, Scientists Design Indoor Navigation System For The Blind
Simple Solution For Age Related Macular Degeneration
18 May 2012

Smartphones A Big Help To Visually Impaired
16 May 2012

Eye Cancer Tumors Likely To Spread Can Be Identified By Genetic Test
14 May 2012

Vision Loss Due To Degenerative Eye Diseases May Be Restored By New Type Of Retinal Prosthesis
11 May 2012

A Killer Of Superbugs
10 May 2012

New Advances In Treating Inherited Retinal Diseases
Topical Aganirsen Found To Be Active In Retinal Disease
09 May 2012

Metformin For Diabetes May Treat Uveitis, A Leading Cause Of Blindness
Genetic Predictor For Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy Confirmed By Mayo Clinic
08 May 2012

Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Responds Equally To Avastin And Lucentis
Study Proposals Could Reduce Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Costs By Around 25 Percent
Problems In Transport Of Donated Human Retina Led Researchers To Discover New Treatment Path For Eye Disease
07 May 2012

Transplanting Whole Cornea Not Always Necessary
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - How To Tackle Increasing Rates
First Oral Agent To Quell Invasive Macular Degeneration, Restore Lost Vision
05 May 2012

Myopia, Short-sightedness Rates Very High In East Asia
02 May 2012

Interpreting The Avastin-Lucentis Study For Persons With Macular Degeneration
Comparison Of Avastin And Lucentis In Treating Age-Related Macular Degeneration
30 April 2012

Transplantation Of Fetal Membrane To Prevent Blindness
Major Breakthrough In Macular Degeneration Research
29 April 2012

Genes Linked To Common Forms Of Glaucoma
27 April 2012

Child Abuse: Ophthalmologists Urged To Be Alert For The Signs
25 April 2012

Child Abuse - Eye Doctors Asked To Look Out For Signs
New Treatment For Degenerative Vision Disorder Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
20 April 2012

Vision Restored By Photoreceptor Transplant In Mouse Model
19 April 2012

Blind Mice Sight Restored By Transplanting Light-sensitive Photoreceptors
18 April 2012

Millions Of Dry Eye Sufferers May Benefit From Caffeine
12 April 2012

Can A Standard Vision Test Predict Nighttime Driving Performance?
11 April 2012

Bevacizumab - Treatment For Diabetic Macular Edema
Ocular Tremors Parkinson's Disease Link
Corneal Thickness Linked To Early Stage Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
River Blindness Causing Black Flies May Aid In Treatment Of Heart Attacks
Some Gene Mutations May Be Treatable With Diet
Major Breakthrough In Eye Disease Reported By Researchers
10 April 2012

Breakthrough In IOP Regulation In Fight Against Glaucoma
Breakthrough Raises Hope Of Preventing Wet AMD
07 April 2012

Protecting The Eye From Glaucoma Using 'Positive Stress'
Sending Your Recycled Glasses To Developing Countries Costs Twice As Much As Giving Them Ready-Made Glasses
05 April 2012

Oral Fluoroquinolones Slightly Raise Risk Of Retinal Detachment
04 April 2012

Risk Of Serious Eye Disease May Increase With Osteoporosis Drugs
30 March 2012

Not Enough Qualified Eye Doctors Globally
23 March 2012

Discovery Of New Functions Of Brain Regions That Are Responsible For Seeing Movement
20 March 2012

Glaucoma Prevented By Targeted X-Ray Treatment In Mice
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: March 19, 2012
16 March 2012

Blood Vessel Disease Of Retina May Be Marker Of Cognitive Decline
15 March 2012

Eye Disease As Marker Of Brain Health
14 March 2012

Brain And Eye Abnormalities In Astronauts Caused By Prolonged Space Travel
13 March 2012

Glaucoma Screening Program Likely Benefit Middle Aged African-Americans
12 March 2012

Hope Of Treatment For Debilitating Eye Disease Using New Pig Model
Diagnosing Eye Disorder Using Nintendo Wii Game Controllers
09 March 2012

Managing Glaucoma - Home Measurements Of Eye Pressure In Children Effective
How A Bacterial Pathogen Breaks Down Barriers To Enter And Infect Cells
Glaucoma Characterized In New Research As A Neurologic Disorder Rather Than Eye Disease
Glaucoma Management In Children May Be Improved By Home Measurement Of Eye Pressure
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