More articles about: Eye Care & Vision
A patient undergoing corneal cross-linking
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Corneal Cross-Linking Helps Maintain Sight with Corneal Disease
Corneal diseases like keratoconus can cause progressive vision loss if left untreated. Learn about U-M's corneal disease treatment called corneal cross-linking.
Illustration of an eye receiving glaucoma eye drops
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A New Method to Boost Glaucoma Medication Adherence
Glaucoma treatment plans usually improve glaucoma symptoms when followed. Learn about glaucoma counseling that seeks to improve glaucoma medication adherence.
Close up of an eye suffering from wet age related macular degeneration (wet AMD)
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Evolving Macular Degeneration Treatment Guidelines for Ophthalmologists
Wet age related macular degeneration, AMD, is being misdiagnosed by ophthalmologists. Review recommended age related macular degeneration treatment & diagnosis.
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Knowing When It’s Time for Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are a type of visual impairment that is treated with cataract surgery. Learn about cataract surgery recovery time and when to have cataracts removed.
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5 Signs Your Child Might Have Vision Problems
Young people who squint or rub their eyes often could have deeper eye troubles. How to spot potential warning signs (and when to see an ophthalmologist).
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Telemedicine Could Improve Eye Exam Access for People with Diabetes
Virtual collaboration between primary care physicians and ophthalmologists may one day help prevent the top cause of new blindness in the U.S.
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Children from Low-Income Families Less Likely to Be Identified with Sight-Threatening Eye Diseases
A recent study by Kellogg eye specialists suggests sight-threatening conditions may be going undetected in children from less-affluent families.
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Enhancing Eye Care with a Smartphone
University of Michigan ophthalmologist wants to give primary care physicians access to iPhone based retinal cameras. Find out more about the CellScope Retina.
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Expanding Targeted Therapies to Rare Eye, Orbit Cancer
University of Michigan researchers are identifying opportunities to treat rare eye cancers with new targeted therapies being used for other types of cancer.