Category: Eye Health
New gene therapy restores night vision of people with inherited eye disorder
Two people with a rare inherited eye disorder have had their night vision restored by an experimental gene therapy, researchers…
More than 7,000 children waiting beyond a year to see eye specialist
More than 10,000 patients have been waiting over a year to see an eye specialist, despite Government promises to slash…
What types of eye doctors are there?
When a person makes an appointment to see an eye doctor, they may consult with an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, or…
Eye on New Mexico: Fentanyl
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – For this week’s Eye on New Mexico, we are diving into a major problem in New Mexico:…
Texas should not execute a man who ate his own eye
I have spent my career advocating for people with serious mental illness. But one does not need to be a…
What Causes Dry Eye Discharge?
It might seem surprising that having dry eye syndrome can actually lead to increased discharge in your eye. But how…
Mom shares 4-year journey with twins who have same rare eye cancer: ‘A life full of hope’
At only 10 days old, Eve Oakley experienced a medical crisis, underwent emergency surgery and spent about six months in…
Mayo Clinic Q & A: What causes eye floaters, and are they precursors to something worse?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad mentioned to me that he has several dark spots and cobweb-like strings that interfere with…
Eye care tips: These common habits are affecting your eyesight
© Provided by DNA There are about 2.2 billion people globally with near or distant vision impairment, according to a…
Learn About The Flying Eye Hospital And How It’s Helping To Combat Avoidable Blindness And Vision Loss’
(MENAFN– PR Newswire) NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BACKGROUND: Avoidable blindness and vision loss affect about 1.1 billion…
