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Michigan Health Lab's 20 for 2020
The most read stories of 2019 on the Michigan Health Lab blog.
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Eye Doctors Reduce Opioid Prescriptions Without Compromising Pain Management
Eye doctors reduce number of prescription opioids after cornea surgery with no negative impact on pain management.
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Ophthalmology Boot Camp Helps Cultivate and Develop Skills of Residents
A Michigan Medicine Kellogg Eye Center ophthalmology course provides hands-on learning to help prepare medical students transitioning into residency.
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7-Year-Old Receives New FDA-Approved Retina Gene Therapy
Gene therapy may prevent blindness from rare eye disease Leber congenital amaurosis.
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Can Supplements Improve Eye Health and Vision?
Kellogg Eye Center ophthalmologists explain which vitamins and supplements are actually good for your eyes.
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Using Marijuana to Treat Glaucoma
Now with recreational marijuana legalized in Michigan, it’s easier for glaucoma patients to substitute traditional treatment methods for a joint. But does it..
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Genetic Origin of Severe Developmental Eye Condition Identified
Genetic Origin of Severe Developmental Eye Condition Identified
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Firework Blasts Child in the Face, Mother Urges Caution
Firework Hits Child in the Face, Mother Urges Caution
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Meteorologist Thrives After Losing Eye in Fireworks Accident
Metro Detroit TV Weatherman Dave Rexroth stays active, independent despite fireworks accident that left him with single vision.
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New Drug Therapy Could Mitigate Graves’ Eye Disease
Success of phase 3 trial evaluating teprotumumab for treatment of active thyroid eye disease (TED) brings drug closer to FDA approval.
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Retinitis Pigmentosa in Children: 5 Facts Families Should Know
The genetic disease that causes vision loss can affect all ages, including young people. Learn more about symptoms, risk factors and management.
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Study Finds Accuracy Gap in EHRs for Eye Care Patients
A patient’s electronic health record may not capture the most accurate, up-to-date information about ophthalmic medications, a new study finds.
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High Blood Pressure May Lead to More Diabetic Eye Injections
A review of patient data finds a potential link to costly diabetic eye treatments. It also underscores the need for collaborative care.
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Aging Baby Boomers Push Sky High Incidence of Shingles of the Eye
Large Kellogg Eye Center study shows cases of herpes zoster ophthalmicus tripled in 12 year time span, highest among older adults
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Earlier Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy with Smartphone AI
Pairing a smartphone to capture retinal images with artificial intelligence to interpret them may help overcome barriers to ophthalmic screening for the disease.