Vision and Eye Care in Older Adults
Poll finds primary care providers play a key role in vision care after 50; convenience, cost and lack of insurance coverage also affect eye care decisions.
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Cornea Transplant Brings New Outlook After Surprise Eye Injury
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.
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.
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.
World Association of Eye Hospitals explores innovations in eye care delivery
Eye hospitals will gather in Ann Arbor to exchange ideas about how to deliver care for the rapidly growing number of people with eye conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
