To avoid a real-life Halloween horror story – going blind because of a costume accessory – the American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning the public against wearing costume contact lenses purchased without a prescription. These illegally sold cosmetic lenses may not be sterile and can cause a ...
New study links low to moderate alcohol consumption with reduced risk of cataract surgery San Francisco, Calif. – People who consume alcohol moderately appear less likely to develop cataracts that require surgery. Wine consumption showed the strongest protective effect, suggesting that antioxidants which are abundant in red ...
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A widely prescribed type of antidepressant known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were reported to increase the risk for developing cataracts among seniors as early as 2010. More recent studies focusing on the risk of cataract formation associated with certain antidepressants and examined two population-based studies ...
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted Intrastromal Keratoplasty, a procedure that uses a laser to alter the shape of the cornea, resulting in clearer vision. This procedure has evolved dramatically over time and is now one of the safest and most effective ways to correct vision. LASIK is available ...
