Some of the first symptoms may be a change in vision, but these may be subtle with a significant underlying issue: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). Detecting these changes early is vital for management and treatment. By having an understanding of the symptoms associated with TED, you may be able to get to the doctor early […]

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Your eyes capture joy, witness change, and reflect years. They face challenges as time passes. Vision may blur as a consequence of aging. Colors, once bright, now fade. Reading, which used to be a hobby, has become more difficult. These changes are unsettling. They affect how you see the world and connect with it.  Knowing […]

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Losing your vision can be frightening but earlier this year, Swiss scientists made a breakthrough that could change how we treat eye diseases. In this recent study, researchers bring stem cells in the human eye into sharp focus. These newly discovered multipotent stem cells in the retina could one day help to repair damaged vision. […]

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Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Fortunately, there are ways to slow its progression and even prevent it. Tonometry tests play an important role in monitoring eye health for risk of glaucoma. Keep reading to learn how home tonometry tools are changing glaucoma management.  Glaucoma Facts and Risk Factors Glaucoma is a […]

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Are optometrists close to finding a way to prevent or cure myopia in kids? Randomised Controlled Clinical trials suggest they might be.

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A 2017 study published in JAMA Pediatrics evaluated findings from eye examinations in infants with potential for Zika virus exposure to determine whether screening eye examinations are necessary for all infants with possible exposure to Zika.

 The zika virus caught the attention of the world when a large outbreak occurred in Brazil in 2015. Spread […]

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Moorfields Eye Hospital London experts, led by Pearse Keane, have developed an Artificial Intelligence tool to provide a fast and reliable diagnosis for patients with eye-related diseases.  In recent years, there has been a rapid push to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare systems. Artificial Intelligence (AI) serves to train a machine to make precise, swift, […]

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Ever noticed a blur in your vision when focusing on the morning newspaper, or a rainbow halo encircling streetlights at night? Welcome to the silent saga of aging eyes.  Your sight, a marvel of biological engineering, is subjected to inevitable wear and tear as the years roll on. This journey, though universal, isn’t wholly uncharted. […]

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