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Study: Medicare Coverage Limits Put Seniors’ Vision Needs at Risk
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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A New Effort to Get Minority Medical Students Focused on Ophthalmology
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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Ophthalmologists Link Immunotherapy with a Serious Eye Condition
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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Patient Data Could Help Predict Need for Diabetic Eye Injections
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.
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The Surprising Effect of Social Connections on Eye Health
A new study links familial relationships to the likelihood older adults will get needed cataract surgery - a procedure with broad implications for health.
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A High-Tech Camera that Could Improve Eye Care
A complex camera has the potential to help doctors get a clearer, more accurate look at the human eye. How a trio of U-M experts from different fields made the discovery.
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LASIK vs. PRK: Which Vision Correction Surgery Is Right for You?
Both eye surgeries have the same intent — though they are different. A Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist explains how he helps patients make the best choice.
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Pros and cons of LASIK: Are the risks worth the cost?
Deciding to get LASIK surgery requires thought and evaluation. Here’s what an ophthalmologist tells prospective recipients
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Why Does the Doctor Need a Photo of My Eye?
Ophthalmologists take photos of a patient’s eyes to monitor good health and track progress of disease. Here are some common ways the images are taken.
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Diabetic Retinopathy: Know the Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
People with type 1 and 2 diabetes are at risk of diabetic retinopathy. Learn about diabetic retinopathy symptoms and treatment.
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Dangerous Falls in Middle Age: What’s Sight Got to Do with It?
Falls among middle-aged people are an underreported issue, U-M researchers say. Now, they’re probing the connection between falling and poor vision as a way to prevent injury.
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Impaired Vision? Create a Fall Prevention Plan with These Tips
Low vision can instill a fear of falling, which keeps many older adults homebound. A U-M occupational therapist outlines guidelines for getting around safely.
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Report Reveals Prominence of Double Vision Complaints
Seeing double is a fairly common issue — that can be serious. That’s why both eye specialists and primary care providers should be prepared to address it.
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The Emotional Meeting of an Eye Tissue Donor’s Family and Researchers
Tim Anegon’s wife and daughter recently connected with the U-M scientists working with his eye tissue donation — and saw the gift’s outsize impact.
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A Switch to Generic Eye Drugs Could Save Medicare Millions Annually
An analysis of Medicare Part D data reveals that a preference among eye care providers for name-brand medication has systemwide cost implications.