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Health: Library - 29 September 2006
Macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in Australia (and the western world), but early treatment can limit the damage for many people.
Health: Library - 27 February 2003
Trachoma is an eye disease caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. It is the leading cause of blindness worldwide, and is almost entirely a disease of undeveloped countries, with one exception - Australia.
Health: The Pulse - 30 October 2008
Serious acute eye conditions are being missed, leaving patients at risk of blindness and vision impairment, say Queensland researchers.
Health: Healthy Living - 01 July 2008
The popular belief that glasses weaken your eyes is a myth.
Health Minutes - 25 March 2008
Damage to the retina can occur at lower levels of blood sugar than previously thought, Australian researchers have found.
Health: Talking Health - 19 March 2008
Do you chomp on carrots to keep night blindness at bay?
Health Minutes - 13 November 2007
Do antioxidants help macular degeneration? A study shows they have no real benefit.
Health: Talking Health - 31 October 2007
Are you concerned that television has damaged your children's eyes?
Health: The Pulse - 27 September 2007
By the time we reach old age, half of us will suffer from a degenerative eye condition. But we can keep our sight if we look after it when we're younger.
Health Minutes - 15 August 2007
Researchers have identified risk factors for macular degeneration - a common cause of vision loss in the elderly. People who eat foods like fruit, whole grains, fish and vegetables have a lower risk, they say.
Health Minutes - 24 April 2007
There's a growing epidemic of blindness among babies, called retinopathy of prematurity. It's a complication of neonatal intensive care.
Health Minutes - 24 April 2007
People with the eye condition called macular degeneration may benefit from a new drug called ranibizumab, which prevents and even improves vision loss.
Health: The Pulse - 02 November 2006
One in three elderly people will suffer loss of vision due to macular degeneration. But you can lower the risk by taking a few simple measures.
Health: The Pulse - 28 September 2006
Ear and eye infections in kids don't need antibiotics, say researchers.
Health Minutes - 19 September 2006
Researchers have identified risk factors for macular degeneration - a common cause of vision loss in the elderly. People who eat foods like fruit, whole grains, fish and vegetables have a lower risk, they say.
Health Minutes - 14 August 2006
Pneumococcal vaccine turns out not just to benefit children, but the elderly as well by reducing the amount of pneumococcal disease in the general community.
Health: The Pulse - 27 April 2006
Ever had the sneaking suspicion that your glasses are making your eyesight worse? Relax, things aren't as bad as you think.
Health Minutes - 03 February 2006
Researchers have identified risk factors for macular degeneration - a common cause of vision loss in the elderly. People who eat foods like fruit, whole grains, fish and vegetables have a lower risk, they say.
Health Minutes - 14 November 2005
Pneumococcal vaccine turns out not just to benfit children, but the elderly as well by reducing the amount of pneumococcal disease in the general community.
Health: The Pulse - 10 November 2005
Myopia - short-sightedness - is on the rise worldwide, especially in societies where kids watch TV and play computer games.
Health Minutes - 03 August 2005
Treating high pressure in the eye is often used to prevent glaucoma - damage to the optic nerve that prevents vision. But is the pressure treatment really worth it?
Health: The Pulse - 21 July 2005
Three hundred thousand Australians have glaucoma - but a simple eye test will detect it and treatment may save your vision.
Health Minutes - 17 December 2003
A report from New Zealand warns of some under reported side effects from anti-inflammatory medications.
Health Minutes - 04 September 2003
Researchers have linked wearing a tight necktie with raised pressure in the eyeball and glaucoma.
Health Minutes - 12 June 2003
Researchers think they have found a link between Alzheimer's disease and certain types of cataracts. The link may be the accumulation of copper and iron in our bodies as we age.
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