Vision and Hearing - Page 35

This 3-month-old girl just heard her mom's voice for the first time

July 22, 2016

This 3-month-old girl just heard her mom's voice for the first time

This adorable, awestruck 3-month-old girl is melting hearts after being caught on video the moment she hears her mom for the first time.

Electronic glasses help woman see great-grandchildren for the first time

July 21, 2016

Electronic glasses help woman see great-grandchildren for the first time

A Georgia woman who has been nearly blind for the past 20 years recently saw her great-grandchildren for the first time with the help of electronic glasses.

Physician-assisted suicide, euthanasia: increasingly legal but still rare

July 20, 2016

Physician-assisted suicide, euthanasia: increasingly legal but still rare

Legalized euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are mainly used by patients with cancer, but remain rare, according to a new analysis of such programs.

What causes eye twitching?

July 13, 2016

What causes eye twitching?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: Why is my eye twitching?

FDA approves new drug to relieve dry eyes

July 12, 2016

FDA approves new drug to relieve dry eyes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Shire Plc's lifitegrast eye drops for treating signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, allowing the company to bring to market its most important pipeline medicine.

Blind mice see again in a scientific first

July 12, 2016

Blind mice see again in a scientific first

Scientists are closer to identifying a possible new therapy for glaucoma after partially restoring vision in mice with characteristics that resembled the eye disease.

Brain zapping may sharpen vision

July 12, 2016

Brain zapping may sharpen vision

Stimulating the brain's vision center with electricity may improve people's vision for a short period of time, according to a new, small study

Is it safe to wear contact lenses in the pool?

July 10, 2016

Is it safe to wear contact lenses in the pool?

If you are one of the 30 million Americans who wear contact lenses, swimming this summer may come with an added risk

California girl born deaf teaching deaf puppy sign language

July 7, 2016

California girl born deaf teaching deaf puppy sign language

A California girl who was born deaf has formed an unbreakable bond with her adopted puppy Walter, who was also born deaf.

Seniors with access to medical marijuana use fewer prescription drugs

July 7, 2016

Seniors with access to medical marijuana use fewer prescription drugs

Physicians wrote significantly fewer prescriptions for painkillers and other medications for elderly and disabled patients who had legal access to medical marijuana, a new study finds.