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Inappropriate use of laser pointers by children as toys can lead to potentially permanent vision loss

Laser Pointers Can Cause Retinal Injury in Children

Although uncommon, vision impairment from these devices can be permanent
Postnatal corticosteroid use may increase premature infants' risk of retinopathy of prematurity

Postnatal Steroids Tied to Higher Ocular Risk for Premature Infants

Risk of retinopathy of prematurity was 60 percent higher for infants treated with corticosteroids
For patients with diabetes

Oily Fish Consumption May Ward Off Diabetic Retinopathy

Two servings a week tied to 48 percent reduced risk of incident sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy
Unsafe use of contact lenses is triggering serious eye injuries for many Americans

Patients Still Risking Eye Damage With Poor Contact Lens Care

Education should focus on informing wearers of common behaviors putting them at risk for infection
Young children have the highest rates for chemical ocular injuries

Young Children in Highest Risk Group for Chemical Eye Injuries

Chemical eye injuries most often occur in residential locations, among those in lower income quartiles
Although vision health is a high priority

Good Vision and Eye Health Rated High Priority by U.S. Adults

However, many adults are unaware about important eye diseases and risk factors for losing vision
An ultracompact handheld probe

Handheld Probe Allows In Vivo Retinal Imaging in Children

Able to quantify packing densities of parafoveal cone photoreceptors, visualize photoreceptor substructure
Sedentary behavior seems to be associated with diabetic retinopathy

Sedentary Behavior Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy

60 minute/day increase in sedentary behavior increases odds of mild or worse diabetic retinopathy

July 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for July 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Patients with even moderately impaired vision may face a higher risk of unemployment

Even Midrange Vision Impairment Can Negatively Affect QOL

Findings for midrange vision category (at legal threshold for driving)