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Prevalence of Uncorrected Refractive Error 14.6 Percent in Black Americans

In cohort of self-identified African Americans aged 40 years and older, prevalence of unmet refractive need was 5.4 percent

Vision Impairment Linked to Several Psychosocial Outcomes in Seniors

Odds of depression and anxiety symptoms rose in association with objectively measured vision impairment

Fungal Keratitis Prevalence Twice as High in Rural Versus Nonrural Areas

Many patients with fungal keratitis prescribed antibiotics, steroids

Level of Burnout Higher for Women in Health Care Occupations

Gender-specific factors that have direct link to well-being include job satisfaction, psychological health, and work-life integration

Jill Biden Announces $100 Million for Research on Women’s Health

By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY. Feb. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday announced $100 million in federal funding to...

Novel Protocol Can Help to Rapidly Diagnose Eye Stroke

Significant improvement in mean visual acuity seen within 24 hours of treatment; clinically significant improvement occurred in 66 percent

This Election Year, Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns: Poll

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Unexpected medical bills and high health care costs are dominating an election where...

Machine Learning Can Predict Eyes at Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

Model most effective at prediction of two-step or greater progression within one year

Diabetic Retinopathy Tied to Lower Vision-Related Quality of Life

Greater declines in quality of life seen for higher-severity diabetic retinopathy

Price of Prescription Drugs Almost Threefold Higher in the United States

U.S. prices for brand-name originator drugs 422 percent higher; price of unbranded generics 67 percent of comparison countries