Eye injuries from laundry pods rising in U.S.
(Reuters Health) – A growing number of kids are getting chemicals from laundry detergent pods in their eyes, even as ocular injuries from other types of household cleaners steadily decline,…
Secondhand smoke may damage children’s eyes
(Reuters Health) – Secondhand smoke may damage children’s eyes and possibly lead to problems with sight later in life, new findings suggest. In a study of Chinese children, a structure…
High levels of exhaust pollutants may raise risk for degenerative eye disease
(Reuters Health) – Exposure to high levels of exhaust may raise the risk of the vision robbing disease called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study suggests. In a study…
Yellow lens glasses don’t improve drivers’ night vision
(Reuters Health) – – Touted to improve nighttime eyesight, yellow lens glasses don’t help drivers see better and may, in fact, worsen vision, a new study suggests. Researchers found that…
Chemical in cigarette smoke may damage important aspect of vision
(Reuters Health) – Exposure to a chemical in tobacco smoke could make it more difficult for people to see in low-contrast conditions, such as low light, fog or glare, a…