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Recent Eye Care & Vision Articles

It’s a Whole New Outlook for Cataract Patients
Simple surgeries, superior replacement lenses give many remarkable vision

Vision Test for Young Children Called Unreliable
Researchers found standard way of measuring acuity in preschoolers missed problems

Drug Fights Diabetic Eye Disease
Retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication, but Atacand may help

Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation
Finding just latest in list of potential adverse events for bone-saving medications

Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
Pentazocine's effects on eye health called 'phenomenal,' study concludes

FDA Goes After Unapproved Eye Washes, Skin Ointments
Salt solutions, topicals containing papain face seizure after adverse events reported

Sports Eye Injuries Leading Cause of Blindness in Youths
But safety glasses can cut injury risk by 90%, vision expert says

Chamomile Tea May Ward Off Diabetes Damage
Rats fed herbal extract showed significant decrease in blood sugar levels

Health Tip: Is LASIK Right for You?
Guidelines for the ideal candidate

Safety Gear a Must to Prevent Kids’ Sports Injuries
Concussion most common danger, expert says, so head, face gear should take priority