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A Kellogg Eye Center study finds great promise in corneal transplants for patients who suffer shingles and develop subsequent vision-limiting corneal scarring.
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Inhibition of atypical kinase C may help manage macular edema and vision loss associated with eye diseases
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Acanthamoeba, although rare, poses a significant risk to vision
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An annual pizza party has a purpose beyond basketball. It raises money for a Michigan Medicine facility that saved a young boy’s eyesight — and his life.
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Dry macular degeneration occurs when cells of the macula begin to thin and break down. It is characterized by drusen buildup and typically worsens over time. Wet macular degeneration happens when abnormal blood vessels grow in the back of the eye.
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One of the lesser-known consequences of osteogenesis imperfecta – brittle bone disease – is an increased risk of eye diseases like glaucoma. Patients of all ages should receive annual ophthalmic screenings.
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: Advances in gene therapy are yielding new options for treating inherited retinal degenerations, giving retina specialists new tools — and new hope for patients and families.
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Trained to interpret variations in your DNA, these specialists can help confirm a vision-related diagnosis and guide family members in gauging their own risk.
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AMD affects the eyesight of millions. A Michigan Medicine specialist offers easy ways to help slow or prevent the disease.
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A popular type of data collection is helping Kellogg providers make visits more meaningful for patients and reduce wait times.
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Patients can now receive eye surgery and other ophthalmology care close to home at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center’s new state-of-the-art clinic in Brighton.
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In rare occurrences, forceful manipulation of the neck is linked to a damaging side effect: vision problems and bleeding inside the eye.
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Technology can enrich the lives of those with low vision but a Michigan Medicineresearcher says a policy change might address racial disparities in use of the devices
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Focusing on those with the highest risk of vision problems — as well as sensitivity to costs — could help improve eye care decisions for people over 50, a new poll finds.
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A fishing accident could have robbed a young boy of sight in his left eye. His vision was restored thanks to a donated cornea and transplant surgery at Michigan Medicine.