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Recent Eye Care & Vision Articles

Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher

Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds

Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease
Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests

U.S. Relaxes Opposition to Medical Marijuana
Prosecutors will no longer go after users or suppliers in states that permit use of the drug

New FDA Study Seeks Feedback on Lasik Surgery
Warnings issued to 17 centers for lax reporting of procedure-related adverse events

Impaired Vision May Shorten Life Span
Non-correctable problems linked to injury, illness and death, study shows

Eye Problems Increasing in Preemies
As more pre-term infants survive, doctors see more babies with retinopathy of prematurity

More Stroke Victims Get Clot-Busting Therapy
But many others get to hospital too late to benefit, study finds

Doctor Visits Are Getting Short Shrift in Tight Economy
More than a third of Americans have cut back on medical care, survey finds

More Retinal Detachment Seen With Higher Income Status
Findings shed no light on reason for link, Scottish researchers say