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A new laser eye surgery technique called Presbyond corrects both near and distance vision by giving each eye a different focal point. The procedure takes just 10 minutes and could eliminate the need for reading glasses as you age.
Scottish scientists have proven that lasers similar to those used in routine eye surgery could one day remove brain tumors with 100 times more precision than current surgical tools. The breakthrough could transform neurosurgery in the coming decades.
Johns Hopkins researchers built an AI-powered robot that can thread needles thinner than human hair into retinal veins, succeeding 90% of the time in lab tests. The breakthrough could help save vision for thousands who suffer from blocked veins in their eyes.
A free week-long eye care program in Ghana is giving up to 3,000 people cataract and pterygium surgeries they couldn't otherwise afford. The initiative targets preventable blindness that keeps many from seeing their loved ones clearly.
Scientists have developed a laser-free way to correct vision using gentle electrical pulses that reshape the cornea in about one minute. Early tests successfully corrected nearsightedness in rabbit eyes without cutting tissue or removing cells.
England cricket captain Ben Stokes is on the mend after successful surgery to repair an eye injury from a cricket ball strike. The 34-year-old all-rounder is expected to return to play for Durham before England's summer Test series begins in June.
Justin Gaethje fought half his MMA career nearly blind in one eye. A 2016 surgery changed everything.
More than 16 million Americans suffer from dry, itchy eyes, but an NYU eye doctor says one surprisingly simple habit could prevent the problem. Properly removing makeup each night protects your eyes in ways you might not expect.
Scientists turned spinach into eye drops that let eyes harness sunlight like plants, healing chronic dry eye disease in mice. The breakthrough could help 1.5 billion people worldwide who suffer daily pain from the condition.
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine developed eye drops that treat dry eye without the dangerous side effects of steroids. The treatment worked by boosting the eye's natural protective cells instead of just suppressing inflammation.
More than 16 million Americans suffer from dry, itchy eyes, but an eye doctor says one overlooked nighttime habit could make all the difference. The solution is simpler than you might think.
A free eye clinic in Tanzania treated 5,000 patients and performed cataract surgeries on 96% of them, bringing sight-saving care to thousands who needed it most. Local doctors are now encouraging regular eye screenings to prevent blindness across the country.
Dr. Bhavin Patel brings eye care directly to Gujarat's remote villages, performing over 21,000 free surgeries in 18 years. His mobile camps prevent treatable conditions from becoming permanent blindness.
Patients in Naini, Prayagraj, can now get cataract surgery locally instead of traveling hours to distant hospitals. Dr. Ashutosh Yadav built a community clinic that handles everything from dust removal to surgical procedures.
Researchers at the National University of Singapore created eye drops using spinach plant cells that let human eyes harness light to heal dry eye disease. In lab tests, the treatment reversed corneal damage in five days and outperformed existing medications.
Millions of adults struggling with age-related reading vision loss now have a new option beyond glasses. The FDA just approved Yuvezzi, the first eye drops combining two ingredients to restore near vision.
A Filipino medical team just performed the world's first fully robotic cataract surgery on a human patient, placing the country at the forefront of vision care innovation. The breakthrough could bring precise, high-quality eye surgery to millions who need it most.
Croatia captain Luka Modric is determined to lead his team at the World Cup after successful surgery on a broken cheekbone. The 40-year-old midfielder's recovery is right on track for the tournament starting June 11.
The FDA just approved Yuvezzi, the first dual-action eye drop that restores near vision for people over 40 without glasses or surgery. Unlike previous drops, it works for up to 10 hours with a single daily dose.
Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn survived a devastating crash and five life-saving surgeries, but she's not ruling out a return to the slopes. Her determination shows the resilience that made her one of skiing's greatest athletes.
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