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Trachoma is an infection of the eyes by Chlamydia trachomatis and is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Although it is very well in developed nations, in overcrowded regions with limited access to clean water and healthcare it is abundant. It is characterized by discharge from the eyes and repeated infections tend to cause the eyelashes to curl into the […]
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Dermal fillers and other injectables are everywhere. The quick and easy in-office procedure has become so popular that "filler parties" are even popping up so you can plump, smooth, and contour your face while gabbing with your BFFs. But the ease of the procedure shouldn't underscore the fact that it still has risks — risks as serious as blindness. Last […]
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People with acquired prosopagnosia recognize few faces, a condition known also as “face blindness.” These are people who have suffered brain damage that interferes with their ability to recognize faces, even the faces of people they have met many times. The condition is rare. Only a few thousand people across North America have it. With support from the National Science […]
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Accurately detecting a rare, but devastating cause of blindness in premature babies can be done as effectively with telemedicine as with traditional, in-person eye exams, a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology suggests. This is believed to be the first study to directly compare the two approaches. The finding could enable more blindness-preventing treatment for infants born in rural and other […]
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