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Diabetes and your eyes: 4 things to know

Diabetes can damage your eyes and could lead to permanent vision loss without treatment. A U-M ophthalmologist shares four crucial things to know about diabetes and your eyes.
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Opioid use after eye surgery correlates to new, persistent use in previously opioid-naïve patients

An analysis finds a “one size fits all” approach to prescribing opioids after surgery poses risks for addiction in certain patients.
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Vision Impairment is Associated with Mortality

A meta-analysis finds that vision impairment and blindness are tied to an increased risk of mortality, prompting the need to address global eye health disparities.
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COVID-19 Found in The Cornea: Are Transplants a Transmission Risk?

COVID-19 has been found in eyes and tears of infected patients, and now in the corneas of deceased donors. A new study highlights the importance of a donor screening process for Sars-CoV-2.
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We’re Watching the World Go Blind

Three researchers say eye care accessibility around the globe isn’t keeping up with an aging population, posing challenges for eye care professionals over the next 30 years.
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Weighing Risks and Benefits for Glaucoma Patients During COVID-19

Michigan Medicine ophthalmologists create a scalable algorithm for triaging appointments during the pandemic
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Bringing Precision Medicine to Ophthalmology

Innovative device ensures doctors obtain adequate fluid samples from the eye, helping with diagnosis and individualized treatment plans for patients.
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Health Inequality Actually Is a “Black and White Issue”, Research Says

University of Michigan research shows the direct correlation between systemic racism and racial health disparities in the United States.
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10 Studies That Highlight the Importance of Rare Disease Research

Rare Disease Day is celebrated across the globe to raise awareness about rare diseases and how they impact patients’ lives. Michigan Medicine is working to better understand the mechanisms behind these rare diseases.
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Zebrafish research identifies treatment target for eye muscle repair

By learning how zebrafish regenerate their eye muscles, researchers could help figure out how to help humans do the same.
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The Michigan Health Blog’s 20 for 2020

The most read stories of 2019 on the Michigan Health blog.
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Michigan Health Lab's 20 for 2020

The most read stories of 2019 on the Michigan Health Lab blog.
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7-Year-Old Receives New FDA-Approved Retina Gene Therapy

Gene therapy may prevent blindness from rare eye disease Leber congenital amaurosis.
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Can Supplements Improve Eye Health and Vision?

Kellogg Eye Center ophthalmologists explain which vitamins and supplements are actually good for your eyes.
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Using Marijuana to Treat Glaucoma

Now with recreational marijuana legalized in Michigan, it’s easier for glaucoma patients to substitute traditional treatment methods for a joint. But does it..