Vision and Hearing - Page 33

Students rally to replace deaf student's supplies found in toilet

September 8, 2016

Students rally to replace deaf student's supplies found in toilet

Students have rallied to replace the belongings of a deaf student who found his backpack and supplies dumped in one of his high school’s bathrooms.

Timing twin deliveries to avoid stillbirths

September 8, 2016

Timing twin deliveries to avoid stillbirths

Women pregnant with twins need to time delivery just right, a research review suggests.

Laser pointers can cause irreversible vision loss for kids

September 6, 2016

Laser pointers can cause irreversible vision loss for kids

Used incorrectly, laser pointers can damage the retina of the eye and may cause some irreversible vision loss, according to researchers who treated four boys for these injuries.

Ignoring a minor stroke ups risk for more strokes soon after

September 6, 2016

Ignoring a minor stroke ups risk for more strokes soon after

People who have a minor stroke - or even a mini-stroke - are at serious risk for further strokes in the next few days, but many people delay going to the hospital because they do not recognize the symptoms, UK researchers warn.

8 things to know before you get Lasik

September 3, 2016

8 things to know before you get Lasik

You’ve worn glasses or contacts forever, and frankly, you’re tired of the hassle.

Contact lenses that dispense medication could replace eye drops

August 31, 2016

Contact lenses that dispense medication could replace eye drops

People suffering from glaucoma who find eye drops painful or inconvenient may one day have another option at their disposal: contact lenses that dispense their medication more precisely.

Jennifer Aniston: 'I was addicted to eye drops'

August 30, 2016

Jennifer Aniston: 'I was addicted to eye drops'

You know how annoying it is to have dry, itchy eyes?

Getting enough omega-3 may cut risk of diabetic retinopathy

August 25, 2016

Getting enough omega-3 may cut risk of diabetic retinopathy

For adults with type 2 diabetes, following a Mediterranean diet including at least two servings of fatty fish per week may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy, according to an observational study from Spain.

Sea anemone proteins could help fix damaged hearing

August 24, 2016

Sea anemone proteins could help fix damaged hearing

When it comes to creatures with keen hearing ability, sea anemones are not at the top of the list

iStent provides permanent relief for glaucoma patients

August 23, 2016

iStent provides permanent relief for glaucoma patients

Over 2.2 million Americans suffer from glaucoma — now a new procedure may relieve symptoms