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LASIK and PRK are both eye surgeries used to correct vision, but are their benefits permanent? Meghan Berkenstock, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins, explains. Berkenstock:  The earlier you get LASIK or PRK the longer the effect will last because when we …

If you choose to have your vision corrected with LASIK or another technique, will you need retreatment as you age? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, and it can sometimes be found in the eye. Meghan Berkenstock, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins, says having your eyes examined regularly can help in early detection of this type of …

A serious form of skin cancer can sometimes present in the eye, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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It is possible to spot diabetes by looking into the eyes, in particular by looking at their arteries. Meghan Berkenstock, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins, says there are many diseases that can be identified here. Berkenstock:  Another thing that we can …

More than one disease can be seen by examining the eyes, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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Getting your eyes examined regularly may help you detect a range of diseases very early in their development. Meghan Berkenstock, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins, says it all has to do with blood supply to the eye. Berkenstock:  We’re the only …

Many health conditions can be seen by looking in the eye, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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The eyes should be assessed very early in life to detect problems, since the sooner solutions are implemented the better the outcome. That’s according to Meghan Berkenstock, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins.  Berkenstock:  A lot of it starts at home. Sometimes …

Assessments of eye health should begin in childhood, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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Cancer is an area where artificial intelligence or machine learning is making great strides. Elliot Fishman, a medical imaging expert at Johns Hopkins, says the computer’s role goes from interpreting the image obtained in scanning to applying information from many …

How can precise imaging help in cancer management? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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Low vision is common, especially as we age. Judith Goldstein, a low vision expert at Johns Hopkins, says that in addition to seeking comprehensive care for the condition, loved ones really need to be involved also. Goldstein: This is where …

Family and loved ones are needed to help someone with low vision manage, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »