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Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study
No difference seen in annual rate of cell loss, researchers say

Cataract Surgery Doesn’t Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers say

Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher

Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds

Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease
Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests

New FDA Study Seeks Feedback on Lasik Surgery
Warnings issued to 17 centers for lax reporting of procedure-related adverse events

Eye Problems Increasing in Preemies
As more pre-term infants survive, doctors see more babies with retinopathy of prematurity

Impaired Vision May Shorten Life Span
Non-correctable problems linked to injury, illness and death, study shows

More Stroke Victims Get Clot-Busting Therapy
But many others get to hospital too late to benefit, study finds

Doctor Visits Are Getting Short Shrift in Tight Economy
More than a third of Americans have cut back on medical care, survey finds