(MedPage Today) — People with type 2 diabetes who drink alcohol are at increased risk for blurry vision unrelated to retinopathy, researchers said.
Maricom Systems Awarded $9.6 Million To Provide Contact Center Operations For The Department Of Health And Human Services
Maricom Systems, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a $9.6 million contract, should all options be exercised, with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide Contact Center operations for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program …
AAO Joins Forces with Cloud Nine Development, LLC on the Eye Handbook iPhone Application
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) has collaborated with Cloud Nine Development, LLC, to enhance its free iPhone application, the Eye Handbook. The application, created for ophthalmologists by ophthalmologists, offers ophthalmic calculat…
Eyecare Tips for PC Users
In our technology-driven economy, many individuals spend a high percentage of their day staring at a PC screen, laptop, or other monitor. This can put a real strain on eyes, and potentially cause problems such as headaches and blurry vision,…
New Non-Invasive Test Offers Early Detection of Glaucoma While Reversible
Retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) often become dysfunctional following the onset of glaucoma before there is even any vision loss. Thus, it is important to detect the destruction of retinal ganglion cells as early as possible. In a study conducted at…
Reading Difficulties In Stroke Patients Commonly Caused By Eye Movement Problems
Visual problems can affect up to two thirds of stroke patients, but can sometimes go undetected if patients do not recognise them as an after-effect of the condition or if they are unable to communicate the problem to their medical team or families…