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Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology has found. Researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor analyzed data from ...

Aging brings wisdom, experience, and often, a host of changes — including those that affect our vision. “By the time most people reach their forties, the eye begins to undergo physiological changes ...

Losing the ability to see clearly, and losing the ability to think or remember clearly, are two of the most dreaded, and preventable, health issues associated with getting older. Now, a new study ...

In a sample of nearly 3,000 older adults who took vision tests and cognitive tests during home visits, the risk of dementia was much higher among those with eyesight problems -- including those who ...

Binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) is a condition that affects vision. It can cause a range of symptoms, such as double vision, light sensitivity, pain with eye movement, and more. BVD makes it ...

Medication is not always necessary or the best choice for treating a vision problem, and sometimes, medication isn't an option at all. But in many cases, it can certainly help with vision problems, ...

All types of eye cancer are rare. The most common types of eye cancer in adults are melanoma and lymphoma. The most common type in children is retinoblastoma. Share on Pinterest wilpunt/Getty Images ...

Popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss could have an unexpected side effect. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, were linked ...