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Fewer cases of glaucoma after cataract surgery for patients who receive blue-light filtering IOLs
A study recently published in the Journal of Glaucoma highlights the potential benefits of blue-light filtering IOLs in reducing cases of glaucoma post-cataract surgery.
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Mild exercise boosts brain health
A new study (results published in GeroScience) was conducted by researchers focused on the impact of long-term mild aerobic exercise on brain function in older adults.
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Some Eye Diseases are Beautiful
There are a couple common truths about ophthalmology that are well-known by physicians, and that patients are surprised to learn. Surgeons often play music in the operating room (not just Mozart, o...
drug interactions
Medicines that don't mix with the summer heat
Many medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) are affected by the summer heat.
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July is UV safety awareness month
It might be not be common knowledge that eyes can be sunburned just like skin.
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Avoiding heat stroke and heat exhaustion in the summer sun
Summer is heating up across the United States and with the soaring temperatures comes an increased risk of weather-related illnesses and fatalities.
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4 Symptoms of Cataracts
Cataracts are caused by the breaking down of proteins in the lens of your eyes that clump together and eventually lead to vision loss if left untreated.
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Can Macular Degeneration be Prevented?
Studies of boy and girl twins raised in separate households have proven that intelligence, personality traits, and many physical conditions are hard-wired. What about AMD?
diabetic macular edema
New type of eye drop may help treat retinal diseases
For patients suffering from blinding retinal diseases like diabetic macular edema, the only treatment options they currently have are surgery or injections.