Eye Health

Warning to bariatric surgery patients: Take your supplements, for eye's sake

Dec 01, 2014 PM EST

Vitamin A deficiency can cause eye problems, warn researchers

Glassy protein solution may cause eyesight deterioration

Nov 26, 2014 PM EST

Long-sightedness caused by age could be due to proteins in the lens of the eye that are converted from a fluid solution to a solid, glassy state. This has been shown in a study by researchers from institutions including Lund University.

Outdoor activities may be linked to exfoliation syndrome in eyes

Sep 04, 2014 PM EDT

Outdoor activities may increase the odds of developing exfoliation syndrome (XFS) in the eyes, a condition which has been linked to cataracts and glaucoma.

A lifetime of outdoor activity may contribute to common eye disease; sunglasses may help

Sep 04, 2014 PM EDT

Residential geography, time spent in the sun, and whether or not sunglasses are worn may help explain why some people develop exfoliation syndrome (XFS), an eye condition that is a leading cause of secondary open-angle glaucoma and can lead to an inc..

Around 1 in 10 UK women has dry eye disease, requiring artificial tears

Sep 03, 2014 PM EDT

Altered pain perception and psychological factors may be involved

Staying in School May Boost Risk of Eye Impairments

Jun 26, 2014 PM EDT

Staying in school may increase the risk of eye problems, a new study suggests.

Prolonged Exposure to Computer Screen Causes Dry Eyes Disease: Study

Jun 17, 2014 PM EDT

People who spend too much time in front of the computer mostly have dry eyes, according to a study.

Grapes Aid Eye Health

May 29, 2014 PM EDT

Eating grapes may boost eye health, according to a new study.

Rise in Cases of Childhood Blindness Linked to Preterm Births: Study

May 27, 2014 AM EDT

Increased survival of premature born babies led to surging rise in the cases of childhood blindness, according to study.

Magnification Changes in Spectacles Up the Risk of Accidental Fall in Elderly: Study

May 24, 2014 AM EDT

Change in spectacles prescriptions and aggressive vision correction treatments do not reduce the risk of accidental falling in seniors, according to a study.

Coffee Drinkers are Less Likely to Have Vision Problems: Study

May 08, 2014 AM EDT

Drinking coffee can protect against blindness and vision problems, according to a study.

Caucasian boys show highest prevalence of color blindness among preschoolers

Apr 03, 2014 PM EDT

African-Americans have lowest rate of color blindness among young males

Physical activity and occasional drinking found to be associated with decrease in vision impairment

Mar 19, 2014 PM EDT

A physically active lifestyle and occasional drinking is associated with a reduced risk of developing visual impairment, according to a study published online this month in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Early detection of childhood eye cancer doesn't always improve survival, prevent eye loss

Mar 18, 2014 PM EDT

For the most common form of childhood eye cancer, unilateral retinoblastoma, shortening the time from the first appearance of symptoms to diagnosis of disease has no bearing on survival or stage of the disease, according to a study by researchers at ..

Long-term daily multivitamin supplement use decreases cataract risk in men

Feb 21, 2014 PM EST

Long-term daily multivitamin supplement use may lower cataract risk in men, according to a study of nearly 15,000 male physicians published this month in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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