Month: December 2014
December 10, 2014 – Keratitis and Contacts
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Anchor lead: Infections related to contact lenses are a big public health problem, Elizabeth Tracey reports Over a million people seek an eye care specialist each year because of infections in their eyes due to improper contact lens use, the …
December 9, 2014 – Easy Access
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Anchor lead: Taking pictures of the eye at the pharmacy may help people with diabetes avoid vision loss, Elizabeth Tracey reports Vision loss is common in people with diabetes, in part because people aren’t aware it’s happening until significant loss …
December 8, 2014 – Photo Pharmacy
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Anchor lead: People with diabetes may soon get eye screenings at their pharmacy, Elizabeth Tracey reports If you have diabetes, don’t be surprised if your pharmacist suggests a new method for screening your eyes for diabetes-related conditions. A recent study …