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Warning Suggested for Contact Solutions An FDA advisory panel is recommending new warnings about the risk of infection from contact lens solutions. Survey: Americans Unaware of Eye Risks Most Americans in a survey were in the dark about common eye problems such as glaucoma that could lead to blindness. "Robo" Gene Fights Macular Degeneration Activating the Robo4 gene may curb age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, preliminary tests show. Race May Affect Macular Degeneration Whites over the age of 65 may face a higher risk of losing their sight due to macular degeneration than African-Americans. Nutrients May Help Save Eyes Eating foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin (found in yellow and green veggies) may help avoid age-related macular degeneration, experts say. New Artificial Cornea Shows Promise Researchers from Stanford University have developed an artificial cornea, which they say could make cornea transplants involving donors a thing of the past and help millions of blind people see again. Nearly Half of Eye Injuries Occur at Home Most Americans are unaware that almost half of eye injuries occur in the home and that protective eyewear could prevent almost all of them. Many Adults Fuzzy on Eye Health Nearly 30% of U.S. adults don?t get their eyes checked at least every two years, according to a new eye health survey from the American Optometric Association. Long-Term Results With LASIK Good New research confirms the long-term safety and effectiveness of LASIK vision correction surgery. Inflammation Linked to Eye Disease High levels of the inflammatory chemical C-reactive protein may make age-related macular degeneration more likely, Dutch doctors say. Hormone Therapy May Cut Risk of AMD There is growing evidence that hormone therapy may help protect older women against age-related macular degeneration -- the leading cause of age-related blindness. Gene Therapy for Retinal Blindness? Gene therapy shows promise in early studies for treating the inherited blindness condition Leber's congenital amaurosis, scientists report. FDA Panel Eyes Contact Lens Products Wear contact lenses? An FDA advisory panel is eyeing ways to curb infection risk from contact lens products. Eye Surgery Errors Avoidable Eye surgery errors are rare, but most of them may be avoidable by following standard procedures, says a report in Archives of Ophthalmology. Experts Advise New Warnings for LASIK The FDA should do more to warn patients about the risks of LASIK, a popular laser vision corrective surgery, an expert panel has concluded. Eating Fatty Fish Can Help Aging Eyes A review of studies shows that eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids helps ward off macular degeneration. Cornea Transplants: Older Donors OK Excellent results with corneas from older donors up to age 75 mean 20% to 35% more corneas for transplant, a major study shows. Less Eye Patch Time OK for Lazy Eye There may be no extra benefit for kids with lazy eye (amblyopia) to wear an eye patch for more than six hours daily, a London study shows. 3 Nutrients May Cut Cataract Risk The nutrients lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin E may help prevent cataracts, researchers report in the Archives of Ophthalmology.

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