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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.
Why is...Tags: Swelling, High Blood Pressure, Eyes and Vision, Medical Research, Blindness
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Senior briefs
Support groups The Department of Aging and Disabilities has updated a booklet on community support groups. The booklet focuses on groups for caregivers, Alzheimer's disease, bereavement for adults and children, diabetes, brain injury, cancer, stroke,...Tags: Pancakes, Parkinson's Disease, Entertainment, CVS Corp., Health and Medical Professionals
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American Diabetes Month/ Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month-Fitness Syndicate vs. Obesity
Gayle Anderson was live in Lawndale for to kick off AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH/ DIABETIC EYE DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH with the FITNESS SYNDICATE VS OBESITY. In honor of American Diabetes Month and Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, we want to remind...Tags: American Diabetes Association, Swelling, Human Interest, Blindness, CVS Corp.
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$2 million prize announced for cure for blindness by 2020
Singer Art Garfunkel, a real estate magnate and an investor are putting $2 million in gold bullion on the line to inspire researchers to cure blindness by 2020, establishing through Johns Hopkins Medicine one of the world's largest prizes for a scientific...Tags: John F. Kennedy, Macular Degeneration, Human Interest, Feminism, Charity
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Vision and nutrition sometimes are connected
FARGO, N.D. - “Mom, I can read the sign across the street!” my 9-year-old daughter exclaimed as she stepped outside wearing her purple-framed glasses for the first time. A few weeks prior to that day, she came home from school with a note after a vision...Tags: Macular Degeneration, Calcium, Honey, Nearsightedness, Limes
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56 area residents take advantage of first free eye examinations at Eastern Panhandle Free Clinic
richardb@herald-mail.comJennifer Myers and William McLeod were typical of the 56 area residents who took advantage of the first free eye examinations Friday morning at the Eastern Panhandle Free Clinic in Ranson. Sponsored by the West Virginia University Eye Institute and...Tags: Eyes and Vision, Hospitals and Clinics, Diabetes, Jennifer Myers, Physical Conditions
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Dr. Christina R. Prescott seeing patients at Wilmer in Bel Air
Christina R. Prescott, M.D., Ph.D. and an assistant professor of ophthalmology is seeing patients at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Bel Air (formerly Parris-Castoro Eye Care Center). Prescott specializes in medical and surgical management of serious corneal...Tags: Ophthalmology, Drugs and Medicines, Yale University, Education, Columbia University
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Common children's eye injuries
The active lives that children lead often lead to a few bumps and bruises along the way. While a few bandages and antiseptic creams are par for the course when caring for a child, parents worry about more significant injuries, including eye injuries....
Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Ophthalmology, Parenting, Eyes and Vision, Bones and Joints
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New laser technology available for removing cataracts
After learning she needed cataract surgery for her weakening eyesight, Merle Gordon decided to wait a few months until her ophthalmologist could offer laser surgery with more precision. She's glad she did. Gordon received a new type of laser surgery on...
Tags: Technology, Hospitals and Clinics, Food and Drug Administration, Physical Conditions, Colleges and Universities
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SeaWorld restores nearly blind seal's vision
SAN DIEGO -- A young harbor seal rescued at South Mission Beach underwent cataract surgery this week, a procedure that might allow her to be returned to the ocean, SeaWorld San Diego announced Friday. After her rescue on June 13, SeaWorld veterinarians...
Tags: Eyes and Vision, Amusement and Theme Parks, Blindness, Zoology
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Mom's Summer Survival Guide: Fun in the sun ... safely
Temperatures are getting hotter, the days longer and school is almost out for summer. WSBT is continuing its series "Mom's Summer Survival Guide," by taking a look at protecting your child's skin and eyes this summer. There are three things no one...
Tags: Macular Degeneration, Sunburn, Skin Conditions, Skin Cancer, Eyes and Vision
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Feast your eyes on kale
FARGO, N.D. - “I really need to clean the windshield. It's really dirty,” my husband commented one day about 15 years ago. I was looking straight ahead through the crystal-clear windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle. I strained my neck to peek...Tags: Macular Degeneration, Blindness, Iron (dietary supplement), Health and Medical Professionals, Cancer
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