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Eye 'training' may help restore some vision lost to glaucoma
Eye 'training' may help restore some vision lost to glaucoma
A new computerized eye-training program could upend the long-held belief that glaucoma-related vision loss is irreversible, a small study suggests.More >>
A new computerized eye-training program could upend the long-held belief that glaucoma-related vision loss is irreversible, a small study suggests.More >>
Bacteria may survive longer in contact lens solution than thought
Bacteria may survive longer in contact lens solution than thought
Bacteria that can cause serious eye infections are able to survive longer in contact lens cleaning solution than previously known, a new study finds.More >>
Bacteria that can cause serious eye infections are able to survive longer in contact lens cleaning solution than previously known, a new study finds.More >>
Scientists explore better way to deliver treatment for eye disease
Scientists explore better way to deliver treatment for eye disease
Scientists may have found a new method for treating age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.More >>
Scientists may have found a new method for treating age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.More >>
Blindness rates dropping worldwide
Blindness rates dropping worldwide
Global rates of blindness and poor vision have fallen sharply over the past two decades, especially in rich nations, a new study reveals.More >>
Global rates of blindness and poor vision have fallen sharply over the past two decades, especially in rich nations, a new study reveals.More >>
Color vision tends to fade with age
Color vision tends to fade with age
Here's one more ability that seems to decline with age: color sense.
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Here's one more ability that seems to decline with age: color sense.
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Bob Costas's eye trouble temporary
Bob Costas's eye trouble temporary
While skiers, snowboarders and skaters held viewers' attention during this week's Winter Olympics, it was tough not to notice TV broadcaster Bob Costas's glaring eye infection as well.More >>
While skiers, snowboarders and skaters held viewers' attention during this week's Winter Olympics, it was tough not to notice TV broadcaster Bob Costas's glaring eye infection as well.More >>
Is he the impatient type? Check his eyes
Is he the impatient type? Check his eyes
People with fast eye movements tend to be less patient and more likely to make impulsive decisions, a new study contends.More >>
People with fast eye movements tend to be less patient and more likely to make impulsive decisions, a new study contends.More >>
Your contact lens might someday dispense eye drugs
Your contact lens might someday dispense eye drugs
Contact lenses that deliver glaucoma medication over long periods are getting closer to reality, say researchers working with laboratory animals.More >>
Contact lenses that deliver glaucoma medication over long periods are getting closer to reality, say researchers working with laboratory animals.More >>
Air pollution linked to dry eye syndrome in study
Air pollution linked to dry eye syndrome in study
Residents of American cities with high levels of air pollution are much more likely to develop dry eye syndrome than people who live in cities with cleaner air, a new study shows.More >>
Residents of American cities with high levels of air pollution are much more likely to develop dry eye syndrome than people who live in cities with cleaner air, a new study shows.More >>
Eyes might be window into common heart disorder
Eyes might be window into common heart disorder
Damage to the blood vessels of the eyes or kidneys might help identify people who are at raised risk for a common type of heart-rhythm disorder, a new study suggests.More >>
Damage to the blood vessels of the eyes or kidneys might help identify people who are at raised risk for a common type of heart-rhythm disorder, a new study suggests.More >>
Halloween contact lenses can be horror story for eyes
Halloween contact lenses can be horror story for eyes
Laura Butler knew something was wrong when she felt a pain in her eye while driving that was so bad she had to pull over.More >>
Laura Butler knew something was wrong when she felt a pain in her eye while driving that was so bad she had to pull over.More >>
Persuasive power of eye contact may be a myth, study suggests
Persuasive power of eye contact may be a myth, study suggests
A new study challenges the common belief that making eye contact when trying to bring someone around to your point of view can help your cause.More >>
A new study challenges the common belief that making eye contact when trying to bring someone around to your point of view can help your cause.More >>
Eye study results may offer new therapy for some vision loss
Eye study results may offer new therapy for some vision loss
The system that controls eye movements in humans is highly adaptable and can make changes within a few hours when something interferes with a person's ability to see, according to a new study.More >>
The system that controls eye movements in humans is highly adaptable and can make changes within a few hours when something interferes with a person's ability to see, according to a new study.More >>
Simple ways to prevent fireworks injuries
Simple ways to prevent fireworks injuries
Many Fourth of July fireworks-related injuries could be prevented with some common sense, according to experts who advise people to avoid using fireworks at home -- even if they're legal.More >>
Many Fourth of July fireworks-related injuries could be prevented with some common sense, according to experts who advise people to avoid using fireworks at home -- even if they're legal.More >>
Video gamers may have better visual recall
Video gamers may have better visual recall
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.More >>
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.More >>
Omega-3s no help against age-linked eye trouble
Omega-3s no help against age-linked eye trouble
Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds.More >>
Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds.More >>

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