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Laser pointers dangerous to your eyes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers that laser pointers should be used with caution and can damage eyesight. While laser pointers in the United States are regulated and subjected...
Babies need eye exams too
A survey conducted by the American Optometric Association found that only 19 percent of parents? take their children for a full eye assessment before their first birthday. Another third wait until ...
Rainbow colored "chromophores" hold the key to detecting eye disease
Doctors may soon be able to easily screen patients for common eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. A new imaging device uses six different wavelengths to ...
He is grateful for the vision he has been able to retain.
I received the following inspiring letter this week.
Dr. Paul Krawitz, President and CEO
Dear Visi-vite:
Finally, some hope for people with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
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Test your vision using a cell phone
A team of researchers at MIT has developed a prototype eye test that could revolutionize eye care in underdeveloped nations. While the eye test won't do away with the need for eye doctors, it will ...
Mother Alert - Sun damage not only to skin, but eyes, experts warn.
While the majority of people are aware of skin damage that can result from unprotected exposure
Artificial corneal transplants restore vision
By inserting an artificial collagen implant into the eye, scientists have developed a way for
Eyedrop bottle confusion
One bottle is for swimming pool chemistry and contains hydrochloric a