More than two-thirds rise in vision loss globally due to diabetes: Study
More than two-thirds of the increase in blindness and visual impairment globally in the past two decades has been caused by diabetes, finds a recent study.
Aug 25, 2016, 23:53 PM IST
Vision loss is the worst ailment, reveals study
According to the study published in the journal Ophthalmology by JAMA, the researchers analysed the results of an online poll of 2,044 adults with an average age of 46, including non-Hispanic white individuals and minority groups to understand the importance and awareness of eye health.
Stem cells injection could ward off glaucoma
The influx of cells regenerated the tiny, delicate patch of tissue known as the trabecular meshwork, which serves as a drain for the eyes to avoid fluid buildup.
Jul 27, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
Visual impairment in US to double by 2050, say researchers
The study claims that in another 35 years, the number of Americans with a variety of eye diseases like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts will increase dramatically.
May 20, 2016, 15:39 PM IST
Over 500 walk to raise awareness about glaucoma
According to medical statistics, hardly 10 percent of the Indian population knows that 68 percent of them run the risk of developing glaucoma, which can be controlled only if proper medical treatment is taken.
Mar 14, 2016, 23:45 PM IST
World Glaucoma Week: Symptoms, types, prevention!
Although, glaucoma can affect any age group, including infants, it is more common in older adults.
Mar 06, 2016, 06:48 AM IST
Vision impairment of over 100 million people correctable: Study
Uncorrected refractive error continues as the leading cause of vision impairment and the second leading cause of blindness worldwide.
Feb 27, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
Statins may help restore sight in patients with macular degeneration!
Researchers found that a high-dose of atorvastatin (80mg) is associated with regression of lipid deposits and improvement in sight in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Feb 08, 2016, 22:39 PM IST
'Crispr' gene editing technique may treat inherited blindness
While rare overall, it is one of the most common inherited diseases of the retina.
Jan 11, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Chinese doctors conduct 'animal-human' cornea transplant
An eye institute in China Shandong province announced on Monday the successful transplant of a bio-engineered pig cornea into a human eye.
Dec 21, 2015, 20:18 PM IST
Mediterranean diet cuts blindness risk by 26 percent
Regular consumption of oily fish and vegetables seemed to give most of the protection.
Nov 16, 2015, 10:17 AM IST
Parkinson's drug wards off blindness in oldies
Patients receiving L-DOPA were significantly less likely to get AMD, and when they did, its onset was significantly delayed.
Nov 15, 2015, 09:39 AM IST
Diabetic retinopathy major cause of preventable blindness in India
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the biggest causes of preventable blindness among Indian adults, doctors said.
Nov 13, 2015, 15:56 PM IST
New tools can predict blindness, amputation risk in diabetics
A new study has found two new risk prediction tools, which can identify patients with diabetes, who are at high risk of blindness and amputation.
Nov 12, 2015, 18:03 PM IST
Soon, eye drops to clear up cataracts
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered a new chemical that could be added to eye drops to help clear up cataracts, the leading cause of blindness.
Nov 08, 2015, 16:18 PM IST
Maharashtra: Negligence at eye camp; 32 suffer pain, loss of vision
An eye check-up camp in Maharashtra, near Mumbai, takes two people eyesight. Two of the involved doctors are suspended in this incident.
Nov 06, 2015, 13:51 PM IST
One billion people at risk of blindness by 2050
Nearly one billion people could be at risk of blindness by the middle of the century if an emerging short-sightedness (myopia) epidemic is ignored, said researchers.
Oct 09, 2015, 23:14 PM IST
2050 may witness up to 1bn people going blind
Currently, it's estimated that over 2 billion people in the world suffer from myopia.
Oct 09, 2015, 11:46 AM IST
'Proper eye care, food habits can prevent vision loss'
Many eye diseases have no early warning signs or symptoms, but a dilated exam can detect eye diseases in their early stages before vision loss occurs.
Oct 07, 2015, 20:48 PM IST
MoU for health insurance cover for disabled persons signed
A memorandum of understanding was signed today for providing comprehensive and affordable health insurance cover for the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Sep 21, 2015, 23:56 PM IST
