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Gene Therapy Treatment Targets Rare Mutation Tied to Blindness
: Advances in gene therapy are yielding new options for treating inherited retinal degenerations, giving retina specialists new tools — and new hope for patients and families.
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3 Ways Genetic Counselors Provide Clarity on Eye Disease
Trained to interpret variations in your DNA, these specialists can help confirm a vision-related diagnosis and guide family members in gauging their own risk.
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7 Healthy Habits to Help Prevent Macular Degeneration
AMD affects the eyesight of millions. A Michigan Medicine specialist offers easy ways to help slow or prevent the disease.
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Tiny Digital ‘Tags’ Improve Eye Care by Tracking Every Step
A popular type of data collection is helping Kellogg providers make visits more meaningful for patients and reduce wait times.
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Kellogg Eye Center expands comprehensive eye clinic in Brighton
Patients can now receive eye surgery and other ophthalmology care close to home at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center’s new state-of-the-art clinic in Brighton.
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Chiropractic Treatment and Vision Loss: Examining the Connection
In rare occurrences, forceful manipulation of the neck is linked to a damaging side effect: vision problems and bleeding inside the eye.
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Study Reveals Blind Spot in Coverage of Low Vision Devices
Technology can enrich the lives of those with low vision but a Michigan Medicineresearcher says a policy change might address racial disparities in use of the devices
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Primary Care Providers Play a Key Role for Patients’ Aging Eyes
Focusing on those with the highest risk of vision problems — as well as sensitivity to costs — could help improve eye care decisions for people over 50, a new poll finds.
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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 at Michigan Medicine.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A High-Tech Camera that Could Improve Eye Care
A complex camera has the potential to help doctors get a clearer, more accurate look at the human eye. How a trio of U-M experts from different fields made the discovery.