By Steven Reinberg WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) People with chronic eye inflammation known as uveitis may be able to keep the condition at bay with the immune-suppressing drug Humira (adalimumab), a new study finds.“Humira doesn’t cure uveitis, but it does cause it to become quiet,” said lead researcher Dr. Glenn Jaffe. He’s a […]
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Improper Use of Contact Lenses Can Trigger Serious Eye Damage THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) CDC Reports; Unsafe use of contact lenses, such as sleeping with them or using the same pair for too long, is triggering serious eye injuries for many Americans, a new report finds. In fact, eye damage occurred in nearly
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THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) When Diabetes Strikes, Get Moving to Lower Risk to Eyes; Study finds association between inactivity and heightened odds for diabetic retinopathyPeople with diabetes who remain inactive may have higher odds for a vision-robbing eye condition, new research suggests.While the study couldn’t prove a cause-and-effect relationship, researchers say a “couch
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Now that finally the sun is out, protect your eyes from UV rays and choose the right pair of sunglasses. Exposure to UV rays can burn the delicate tissue around the eyes and raise the risk of developing cataracts and cancers of the eye. If you spend a lot of time outdoors in bright sunlight,
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April is Women’s Eye Health Month Women often manage families’ health concerns. But when it comes to them, they are last on their list. Two-thirds of blindness and other visual impairments in the world occur in women.There are various reasons for this, women generally live longer than men and women have hormonal fluctuations during their
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Healthy Amount of Vitamin C Might Keep Cataracts at BayKey is to get the nutrient from foods rather than a supplement, researchers sayBy Robert PreidtThursday, March 24, 2016 HealthDay NewsWhile many believe that vitamin C helps ward off colds, a new study suggests the nutrient might prevent something more serious — cataracts.“While we cannot totally
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TUESDAY, March 1, 2016 There’s just not enough good data to say whether or not seniors should be routinely screened for vision trouble by their primary care physicians, an influential panel of U.S. experts reports.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) believes current data isn’t adequate to assess the potential benefits and harms of such
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MONDAY, Feb. 29, 2016 People with diabetes are at risk for blurred vision or even a loss of vision from a condition called macular edema.Three drugs for the disease — Avastin, Eylea and Lucentis vary widely in price, but new research suggests all work equally well for patients with mild vision loss.However, when diabetic macular
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Study in Brazil Links Zika Virus to Eye Damage in BabiesThe Zika virus has spread through both Central and South America and it is estimated that in 2016, 3 to 4 million people will be infected with the virus The Zika virus is transmitted to humans mainly through the bite of infected mosquitoes.Infants infected with
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1. Take a 20-Second Computer Break. Staring at a computer (or any digital screen) won’t hurt your eyes, but it can make them feel tired and dry. Surprisingly, we blink about half as often when we’re looking at a screen. Follow the 20/20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at least 20 feet away for at
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