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Simple Supplement May Slow Vision Loss in Patients with Common Form of Macular Degeneration

A new study finds a daily supplement of antioxidants and minerals may slow central vision loss in people with late dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Rural America Faces Growing Shortage of Eye Surgeons

Rural areas are facing an increasing shortage of eye surgeons who can treat conditions like cataracts, glaucoma and detached retinas, a new study says.

More than 17% of patients who need an ophthalmic surgeon live in rural America, but fewer than 6% of eye su...

Seniors Miss Out on Services With Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage isn’t that great an advantage for seniors compared with traditional Medicare, researchers say.

The privatized form of Medicare offers more supplemental benefits than traditional Medicare, including dental, vision and hearing benefits.

But many seniors aren’t...

Elton John Says He Has Lost His Sight

Pop music legend Elton John says that he can no longer see following an eye infection he battled last summer.

The prolific singer-songwriter made the announcement Sunday at a charity gala performance of "The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical," a theater production he scored.

"I haven't been able to come to many of the previews, because as you know, I've lost my eyesight, so it's h...

Why Treatments Can Fail Folks With 'Wet' Macular Degeneration -- and What Might Really Work

Current treatments sometimes fail to help people with “wet” age-related macular degeneration -- and researchers now think they know why.

Wet AMD is caused by an overgrowth of blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye. T...