February 8, 2016 Pancakes might be the key to curing glaucoma Scientists have turned to a deliciously innovative way to improve surgical techniques for treating people with glaucoma — by studying pancakes.
February 4, 2016 Artificial pancreas works for teens with type 1 diabetes An experimental "artificial pancreas" that pairs with a smartphone to monitor blood sugar and automatically deliver insulin may work better for teens with type 1 diabetes than using separate products already on the market, a small study suggests.
January 29, 2016 Blue light from screens, bulbs may be too weak to damage eyes Despite concerns that staring at devices putting out high amounts of the blue light wavelength could damage human retinas, a recent study finds that most devices put out less of that light than the blue sky on a clear day.
January 29, 2016 Deformed babies also suffering eye damage linked to Zika in Brazil Children born with abnormally small heads and brain defects linked to the outbreak of Zika virus in Brazil are also suffering serious damage to their eyesight and possibly their hearing, doctors said on Thursday.
January 29, 2016 The truth about cleaning your ears with cotton swabs We all know that you’re not supposed to clean your ears with a Q-tip.
January 20, 2016 Eating green leafy vegetables may lower glaucoma risk People who eat more green leafy vegetables, a good source of nitrate, may significantly decrease their risk of developing glaucoma, according to a large study.
January 13, 2016 Partially blind Texas man adopts puppy with 1 eye A partially blind Texas man met his perfect match recently when he connected with Bear, a miniature Australian shepherd puppy who was born with only one eye.
January 12, 2016 Man's blurred vision caused by worm living in his eye A man who went to the doctor with reduced vision, redness, pain and floaters discovered he had a long, live worm living in it.
January 6, 2016 Rumor of neglect ups risk of later maltreatment for kids When child protective services receives a report of neglect of a child with a disability, even when the report is unsubstantiated, that child is more likely than others to experience maltreatment later, according to a new study.
January 4, 2016 7 simple solutions for dry winter eyes With cold winter temperatures come wind, dry indoor air and blasting heat, all of which can be annoying for your eyes.
