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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.
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The national health insurance program leaves many older Americans without adequate resources to properly maintain their sight, a new study finds.
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To combat growing eye problems and treatment disparities in communities of color, a U-M effort works to foster a more diverse group of eye care providers.
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Immunotherapy cancer drugs can cause a potentially vision-robbing side effect. In a new report, Michigan Medicine experts discuss the risks and what oncologists should know.
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Medication for diabetic eye disease is crucial, but it’s hard to tell in advance when and how often patients might need it. New research aims to provide insight.