Health News Archives
Glaucoma
U.S. Relaxes Opposition to Medical Marijuana
Prosecutors will no longer go after users or suppliers in states that permit use of the drug
Glaucoma Tied to Gene Variants in Blacks
Findings could lead to new treatments or even a cure, researchers say
Special Eye Drops May Reverse Glaucoma Damage
More testing still needed, but nerve growth factor proved effective in study
Mini-Strokes May Cause Vision Loss
Hong Kong researchers implicate silent infarcts in glaucoma
Glaucoma Associated With Reading Impairments in Elderly
Those with vision loss in both eyes read 29 words per minute slower
Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Soaring
CDC study projects that by 2050, up to 16 million people will have vision problems
Americans Losing Sight of Eye Health
A quarter haven't seen vision specialist in 2 years, survey finds
Thyroid Problems Boost Glaucoma Risk
Trouble with the gland means 38% greater vision threat, study suggests
Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
Pentazocine's effects on eye health called 'phenomenal,' study concludes
Cataracts World’s Leading Cause of Vision Loss
Age a key factor, but group cites other risks during August disease awareness month
