December 26, 2015 3 steps to safely wearing colored contacts If you’re the type who’s always on the hunt for a fun, new way to experiment with your look, colored contacts can offer a dramatic change.
December 17, 2015 Device with HD screens helps Pennsylvania girl see for first time Twelve-year-old Lacey Bachart got her Christmas present early this year, and it’s granted her the gift of vision.
December 17, 2015 New symptoms surface in Ebola patients months after initial recovery Survivors of infection by Ebola virus, already known to face vision, hearing and other problems during their recovery, may also be plagued with health issues such as depression, anxiety and nerve damage that surface after they leave the hospital, according to a small spot survey of victims whose care was managed in the U.S. Some of the signs and symptoms can persist for months, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta found.
December 10, 2015 Intense concentration may make you temporarily deaf Here's proof that you aren't just ignoring your spouse: A new study out of University College London finds you can become temporarily deaf when focusing on a visual task, like reading a book, watching TV, or perusing your smartphone, reports Tech Times.
December 4, 2015 Stepped care may ward off depression in sight-impaired elderly For older people with age-related vision loss and at risk of developing depression, a type of treatment in which tailored options are only offered when necessary may help stave off both depression and anxiety, according to a recent European study.
December 3, 2015 Dizziness, but not fall risk, improves after routine cataract surgery Older people with visual impairment who undergo cataract surgery report less dizziness, but may be at the same risk of falls as before the surgery, according to a new study.
November 23, 2015 Air pollution linked to asthma in children and teens Exposure to air pollution early in life may contribute to the development of asthma in childhood and adolescence, a European study suggests.
November 16, 2015 This is how you're most likely to get an eye injury Falls and brawls are the top reasons Americans sustained eye injuries between 2002 and 2011, report Johns Hopkins researchers at the 119th annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
November 13, 2015 Women better than men at explaining hearing loss Women with hearing loss may be more likely than men to explain the condition to others in a way that also helps to foster communication, a U.S. study suggests.
November 10, 2015 'Creed' star proudly plays hearing impaired character While characters wearing eyeglasses — real or as props — are commonplace in movies and TV, hearing aids are seldom seen on the screen — especially on leading ladies.
