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    May 8, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  1. Sights unseen: Winchester woman praises organ donation after transplant restores vision

    Colista Ledford has given up her large print Reader’s Digest, and singing at church is no problem now that she can see the words in the hymn book.
    The Winchester Sun
    Colista Ledford has given up her large print Reader’s Digest, and singing at church is no problem now that she can see the words in the hymn book. The 82-year-old Ledford does not take these things for granted. After years of suffering from...

    Tags: Charity, Glaucoma, Physical Conditions, Health, Human Interest

    2. Sep 23, 2011 |Story| Winchester Sun

  2. Cataracts are common cause of blindness in dogs

    Nearly every day I have a client say “Doc, I think my dog has cataracts.” The reason for such a common statement in veterinary practices is the fact that older dogs will begin to develop cloudy eyes. However, most of the time, the cloudy eyes are not cataracts. Nuclear sclerosis is the normal aging process in which the lens inside  the eye becomes somewhat cloudy. This condition is responsible for many dog owners believing their dogs have cataracts.
    Nearly every day I have a client say “Doc, I think my dog has cataracts.” The reason for such a common statement in veterinary practices is the fact that older dogs will begin to develop cloudy eyes. However, most of the time, the cloudy...

    Tags: Human Body, Diseases and Illnesses, Eyes and Vision, Diabetes, Health

    3. Jul 11, 2011 |Story| Winchester Sun

  3. Health: How not to sizzle in the sun

    July is Ultraviolet Radiation Safety Month, dedicated to reminding people of the dangers of being out in the sun and how to avoid long-term damage.
    July is Ultraviolet Radiation Safety Month, dedicated to reminding people of the dangers of being out in the sun and how to avoid long-term damage. The sun emits ultraviolet rays, which are harmful in large amounts. With many people spending leisure...

    Tags: Skin Damage, Human Body, Skin, Diseases and Illnesses, Skin Cancer

    4. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. How to determine what medical screening is necessary

    There has been a lot of news about medical tests lately. Physicians are coming out against unnecessary testing and screenings to save patients time, money and health risks.
    There has been a lot of news about medical tests lately. Physicians are coming out against unnecessary testing and screenings to save patients time, money and health risks. As a senior, how do you know which tests or screenings you should have done, and...

    Tags: Internists, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Specialization, X-rays, Oncology

    5. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  5. Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health

    <em>Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to <a href="http://pediatricassociates.com/" target="_blank">pediatricassociates.com</a>.</em>
    Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com. April 29, 2013 Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...

    Tags: Swelling, Honey, Acetaminophen (drug), Childhood Diseases and Illnesses, Inflammation

    6. Apr 11, 2013 |Column| Herald Mail

  6. It's not too late for a healthy view of eye care

    I never fared terribly well with eyeglasses. I was amazed at how crisp the world looked when I first got them in the third grade. But all that clarity kind of gave me a headache and made me a little dizzy. Just days after I got the oversize smoky purple...

    Tags: National Institutes of Health, Glaucoma, The Herald-Mail

    7. Dec 27, 2012 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  7. Peninsula residents receive gift of sight

    Dozens of Peninsula residents receive the gift of improved sight each year thanks to a network of health professionals and volunteers who work behind the scenes. "Individuals who can't see can't fill out a job application or a rental form. Eyewear is one of the keys to ending homelessness and leading people to self-sufficiency," said Pearlie Jett, unpaid executive director of Self Protection Awareness, SPA, a leading agency for homeless outreach.
    Dozens of Peninsula residents receive the gift of improved sight each year thanks to a network of health professionals and volunteers who work behind the scenes. "Individuals who can't see can't fill out a job application or a rental form. Eyewear is...

    Tags: Personal Service, Alzheimer's Disease, Health and Medical Professionals

    8. Jan 11, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  8. For better health, add some greens to your winter menu

    FARGO, N.D. - “Please keep your forks out of my broccoli,” I said to my teenage son and daughter while we enjoyed a family meal in a restaurant. They grinned at me and proceeded to steal the dark green vegetables from my plate. We need to review some...

    Tags: Blindness, Margarine, Cheese Corn, Cheddar Cheese, Soups

    9. Dec 15, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Healthcare crisis: not enough specialists for the poor

    The blurry vision began early last year. Roy Lawrence ignored it as long as he could. But after falling off a ladder at his construction job, he knew he had to see a doctor.
    The blurry vision began early last year. Roy Lawrence ignored it as long as he could. But after falling off a ladder at his construction job, he knew he had to see a doctor. He went to a community health clinic in South Los Angeles, where doctors...

    Tags: Blindness, Dermatologists, Immigration, Colonoscopy, Health Care Reform (2009)

    10. Dec 4, 2012 |Column| Daily American

  10. Open our Eyes, Lord

    <span style="color: #000000;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">&ldquo;</span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em><span style="background: #ffffff;">Sir,&rdquo; they said, &ldquo;we would like to see Jesus.</span></em></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">&rdquo;&mdash;John 12:21b</span></span></span>
    “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.”—John 12:21b   My only previous experience with contact lenses was in eleventh grade when a classmate tried on my girlfriend’s (now my wife of thirty-seven years)...

    Tags: Religion and Belief, Eyes and Vision

    11. Dec 11, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Increase in vision problems could be linked to diabetes rise

    An increase in vision problems that cannot be corrected with lenses may be related to an <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6145a4.htm?s_cid=mm6145a4_w" target="_blank">uptick in diabetes rates</a> over the same period, researchers said Tuesday.
    An increase in vision problems that cannot be corrected with lenses may be related to an uptick in diabetes rates over the same period, researchers said Tuesday. The team, led by Dr. David S. Friedman of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine...

    Tags: National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins University, Diseases and Illnesses, American Medical Association, Obesity

    12. Nov 28, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Diabetes leading to blindness in many people

    Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults 20 to 74 years old. Dr. Michael Grodin, co-director of retinal services and director of clinical research at Katzen Eye Group, discusses eye problems and the link to diabetes.
    Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults 20 to 74 years old. Dr. Michael Grodin, co-director of retinal services and director of clinical research at Katzen Eye Group, discusses eye problems and the link to diabetes. Why is...

    Tags: Blindness, Swelling, Medical Research, Diseases and Illnesses, Physical Fitness and Exercise

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