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Study: ‘Breakthrough’ Drug Reduces Graves’ Eye Disease Symptoms
A study drug safely minimizes severity for those with a painful eye condition, a new clinical trial at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center has found.
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One Patient Sees a Corneal Transplant’s Transformative Effect
Discover how regardless of people’s age, eye color or eyesight, they likely can serve as a corneal tissue donor and the transformative effect this can have on others.
Prosthetic Eye Craftsmanship
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Making Prosthetic Eyes That Look Like the Real Thing
Learn more about the intricacies of prosthetic eye craftsmanship in this article about ocularist Greg Dootz at the University of Michigan’s Kellog Eye Center, who has hand crafted prosthetic eyes for more than 3,000 patients.
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Diabetic Eye Issues a Growing Problem in Youth with the Disease
Eye issues may seem far in the future for children and teenagers with diabetes, however a new study shows why diabetic eye issues shouldn’t be overlooked, regardless of patient age.
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Study: 1 in 4 ER Visits for Eye Problems Aren’t Actually Emergencies
Learn more about when you should go to the emergency room for eye care and how to tell if your eye problem is really an emergency.
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Community-Minded
Ophthalmologist sets sights on underserved populations
Eye Exam
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To Provide Better Eye Care, Ask More Questions in Advance
Learn more about a new Michigan Medicine study that details the effect pre-appointment patient surveys can have on medical record keeping and quality of care.
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Pop-Up Eye Clinic in a Shipping Container Targets Underserved Communities
U-M researchers have designed an eye clinic in a shipping container. See how the ophthalmology container clinic is helping underserved regions with eye care.
Premature baby diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity
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To Spot Vision Trouble in Premature Babies More Often, Shift Focus to Telemedicine
U-M is using teleophthalmology to diagnose & treat retinopathy of prematurity. Learn how doctors are diagnosing eye diseases in premature babies remotely.
Jonas, suffering from Peters anomaly, and his parents
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Rare Eye Condition Inspires Parents to Create Cool Glasses for Kids
Jonas was born with a rare eye condition called Peters anomaly. See how his parents are helping children around the world with their company Jonas Paul Eyewear.
Two ophthalmologists performing retinal detachment surgery
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What Is a Detached Retina?
A detached retina occurs when the retina is pulled away from the eye. See detached retina symptoms, causes, & treatment and when to get detached retina surgery.
A patient undergoing corneal cross-linking
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Corneal Cross-Linking Helps Maintain Sight with Corneal Disease
Corneal diseases like keratoconus can cause progressive vision loss if left untreated. Learn about U-M's corneal disease treatment called corneal cross-linking.
Illustration of an eye receiving glaucoma eye drops
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A New Method to Boost Glaucoma Medication Adherence
Glaucoma treatment plans usually improve glaucoma symptoms when followed. Learn about glaucoma counseling that seeks to improve glaucoma medication adherence.
Close up of an eye suffering from wet age related macular degeneration (wet AMD)
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Evolving Macular Degeneration Treatment Guidelines for Ophthalmologists
Wet age related macular degeneration, AMD, is being misdiagnosed by ophthalmologists. Review recommended age related macular degeneration treatment & diagnosis.
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Knowing When It’s Time for Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are a type of visual impairment that is treated with cataract surgery. Learn about cataract surgery recovery time and when to have cataracts removed.