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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
A young girl with glasses smiles while sitting in an eye exam chair under a phoropter.
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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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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.