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FDA OKs Implantable Telescope to Aid Vision
The FDA says it has approved the use of tiny implantable telescopes to improve vision in patients with end-stage, age-related macular degeneration.
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Stem Cell Treatment Restores Vision
A regenerative treatment that uses stem cells taken from the patient's own eyes is helping some blind patients see again.
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Healthy Diet May Lower Cataract Risk for Women
Eating healthfully isn’t just good for your heart, your bones, or keeping your weight down. New research shows good nutrition is also good for your eyes.
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Far Less Costly than Lucentis, Avastin Saves Sight
U.K. study: Avastin improves vision in people with macular degeneration. Avastin costs 100 times less than Lucentis, but still unknown is whether it's really as good.
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Implanted Lenses May Treat Milder Nearsightedness
An eye operation typically reserved for patients with severe nearsightedness may be a safer alternative to standard laser eye surgery for patients with less severe forms of nearsightedness.
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Macular Degeneration: Preserving Eyesight
You can help preserve your eyesight if you stop smoking and wear protective eyewear in sunlight.
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Reading in Dim Light
Contrary to popular belief, reading in dim light will not ruin your eyesight.
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Green Tea Good for the Eyes?
Researchers found the healthful compounds responsible for many of the health benefits of green tea are capable of penetrating the tissues of the eyes and have antioxidant activity there.
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Fruits, Leafy Greens Are Good for the Eyes
Carrots may be good for the eyes, but so are leafy green vegetables and colored fruits, University of Georgia scientists report.
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Nearsightedness on the Rise in U.S.
Nearsightedness has been increasing dramatically in the U.S. in recent years, but the reasons are blurry, new research indicates.
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Gene Therapy May Cure Color Blindness
New research suggests that gene therapy could one day give color-blind adults the ability to see in full color.
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Eye Symptoms: Clues to Your Health
WebMD investigates conditions that have an effect on the eyes, from color changes to swelling. Learn what your doctor sees when he or she examines your eyes.
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