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Vitamin prevents and treats noise-induced hearing loss in animal study

October 24, 2015

Vitamin prevents and treats noise-induced hearing loss in animal study

A supplement that scientists describe as the precursor to vitamin B3 may help prevent and treat noise-induced hearing loss, researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College and the Gladstone Institutes have found.

Florida woman on the mend after mistaking glue for eye drops

October 24, 2015

Florida woman on the mend after mistaking glue for eye drops

A Florida woman is reportedly healing after doctors pried apart her eyelids, which got stuck together when she mistook superglue for eye drops.

Hearing loss an oft-overlooked problem for hospice patients

October 24, 2015

Hearing loss an oft-overlooked problem for hospice patients

Among dying hospice patients, hearing problems are often overlooked, but shouldn’t be, experts say.

Mom hears baby for the first time thanks to donated hearing aids

October 24, 2015

Mom hears baby for the first time thanks to donated hearing aids

Thanks to a local business, one mom is able to hear her six-month-old baby’s cry— for the first time.

New wave of drugs poised to shake up glaucoma treatment

October 24, 2015

New wave of drugs poised to shake up glaucoma treatment

For the first time in 20 years, patients suffering from the eye disease glaucoma may soon have new treatments as several young companies look to shake up the $5.6 billion global market

Telescope eye implant restores sight in macular degeneration patients

October 24, 2015

Telescope eye implant restores sight in macular degeneration patients

It sounds like science fiction: Tiny telescopes being implanted into the eyes of humans to restore sight in those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But it’s actually happening in operating rooms across the country

Bad habits put many contact-lens wearers at risk of eye infection

October 24, 2015

Bad habits put many contact-lens wearers at risk of eye infection

Most Americans who wear contacts have bad hygiene habits with their lenses that could increase their risk of eye infection, according to a new report

The growing hearing loss epidemic

October 24, 2015

The growing hearing loss epidemic

Our noisy world has taken a toll on the 40-plus ear. Here's the reality of your risk, loud and clear.

Don't blame computer screens for making us nearsighted

October 24, 2015

Don't blame computer screens for making us nearsighted

Rates of nearsightedness are rising so quickly around the world that the phrase "myopia epidemic" is being tossed around.

NYC to offer free eye tests, glasses to older students

October 24, 2015

NYC to offer free eye tests, glasses to older students

More than 65,000 students in New York City's poorest-performing public schools will have their vision screened and, if needed, get a free pair of eyeglasses, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday.