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Category: Eyes and Vision

Child Health, Eyes and Vision

Your school assignment for the day: Spelling and Specs

February 27, 2020

At least 20% of school-age children in the U.S. have vision problems. But fewer than 15% of children get an eye exam before entering kindergarten.

Eyes and Vision, Prevention, Public Health, Teeth

Seattle/King County’s Free Clinic to be Held This Weekend at Seattle Center.

February 12, 2020

The four-day volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.

Eyes and Vision, Health News

Trial to test stem cell therapy for macular degeneration

December 16, 2019

Study will look to see if stem cells derived from patients’ blood cells can be safely used to treat age-related macular degeneration, or AMD.

Eyes and Vision

From cataracts to macular degeneration: Age-related eye problems and how to treat them

November 14, 2019

As we age, the risk of developing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration increases.

Eyes and Vision, Health News

Costume contact lenses may be the scariest part of Halloween

October 28, 2019

Poorly fitting costume contact lenses can cause many eye problems, including surface abrasions, allergic reactions and blurred vision.

Eyes and Vision

Glaucoma: Vision’s silent killer

April 3, 2019

Glaucoma is devious. It develops without causing obvious symptoms yet its consequences are devastating: it can lead to blindness.

Eyes and Vision, Public Health

Seattle/King County Free Clinic to be held September 20-23.

September 5, 2018

The free clinic serves people in need who struggle to access and/or afford healthcare/ All are welcome! Patients DO NOT need ID or proof of immigration status.

Eyes and Vision

Local officials investigate cases of eye inflammation linked to cataract surgery

August 8, 2018

Patients treated at local clinics. Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) usually caused by exposure to contaminants in medications or on surgical instruments.

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