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Study: An Orange a Day Keeps Macular Degeneration Away
Source: Westmead Institute for Medical Research A new study has shown that people who regularly eat oranges are less likely to develop macular degeneration than people who do not eat oranges.…
June is Cataract Awareness Month
Millions of people are diagnosed with cataracts each year. If left untreated, cataracts worsen over time and interfere with daily activities, such as driving and reading. Cataract surgery is a…
New Tools in the Fight Against Diabetic Blindness
Estimates are that 600 million people will have some sort of diabetic retinopathy by 2040. Previously, no good animal models existed that scientists could use to study the disease, its…
Be Careful of Champagne Corks on New Year’s Eve
For many people, New Year’s Eve means celebrating with family and friends with champagne toasts. But champagne bottles that are not opened correctly could cause eye injuries if you get…
Take Care of Your Eyes This Winter
Now that winter is officially here, the dry heat circulating in homes and offices can cause dryness and irritation to your eyes. In the winter, dry eyes can cause problems…
“Do Cataracts or Glaucoma Run in Your Family?”
Dr. Edward Holland, director of cornea services, will give a talk about glaucoma and cataracts on Wednesday, September 20 from 6-7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Florence in the lower level…