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Genetic Origin of Severe Developmental Eye Condition Identified
Genetic Origin of Severe Developmental Eye Condition Identified
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Firework Blasts Child in the Face, Mother Urges Caution
Firework Hits Child in the Face, Mother Urges Caution
 TV weatherman Dave Rexroth with his family in 2014
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Meteorologist Thrives After Losing Eye in Fireworks Accident
Metro Detroit TV Weatherman Dave Rexroth stays active, independent despite fireworks accident that left him with single vision.
 Dr. Terry Smith
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New Drug Therapy Could Mitigate Graves’ Eye Disease
Success of phase 3 trial evaluating teprotumumab for treatment of active thyroid eye disease (TED) brings drug closer to FDA approval.
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Retinitis Pigmentosa in Children: 5 Facts Families Should Know
The genetic disease that causes vision loss can affect all ages, including young people. Learn more about symptoms, risk factors and management.
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Study Finds Accuracy Gap in EHRs for Eye Care Patients
A patient’s electronic health record may not capture the most accurate, up-to-date information about ophthalmic medications, a new study finds.
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High Blood Pressure May Lead to More Diabetic Eye Injections
A review of patient data finds a potential link to costly diabetic eye treatments. It also underscores the need for collaborative care.
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Aging Baby Boomers Push Sky High Incidence of Shingles of the Eye
Large Kellogg Eye Center study shows cases of herpes zoster ophthalmicus tripled in 12 year time span, highest among older adults
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Earlier Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy with Smartphone AI
Pairing a smartphone to capture retinal images with artificial intelligence to interpret them may help overcome barriers to ophthalmic screening for the disease.
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Corneal Transplants Effective for Shingles-Related Complications
A Kellogg Eye Center study finds great promise in corneal transplants for patients who suffer shingles and develop subsequent vision-limiting corneal scarring.
 David Antonetti, MD
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A Potential New Way to Treat Some of the Most Common Blinding Diseases
Inhibition of atypical kinase C may help manage macular edema and vision loss associated with eye diseases
 Traci Lawson shelves of art supplies behind her
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Woman’s Contact Lens Care Leads to Parasitic Eye Infection
Acanthamoeba, although rare, poses a significant risk to vision
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Family’s March Hoops Fundraiser Scores Points for Kellogg Eye Center
An annual pizza party has a purpose beyond basketball. It raises money for a Michigan Medicine facility that saved a young boy’s eyesight — and his life.
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Wet vs. Dry AMD: What’s the Difference?
Dry macular degeneration occurs when cells of the macula begin to thin and break down. It is characterized by drusen buildup and typically worsens over time. Wet macular degeneration happens when abnormal blood vessels grow in the back of the eye.
 Michaela davert
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta Poses Vision Risks Too
One of the lesser-known consequences of osteogenesis imperfecta – brittle bone disease – is an increased risk of eye diseases like glaucoma. Patients of all ages should receive annual ophthalmic screenings.
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