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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists discover Pfizer COVID jab linked to eye damage risk

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may increase the risk of eye damage and vision loss, particularly affecting the cornea.
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fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Katharina Hartmuth Post-2025 Hardrock 100 Interview

Katharina Hartmuth finished third in the 2025 Hardrock 100, overcoming significant vision loss.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

What might cancer treatment teach us about retinal disease? - Harvard Gazette

Miller explains, "It turns out, particularly where abnormal blood vessels develop in these retinal diseases like wet macular degeneration, that the drivers are very similar to what happens in cancer."
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Medicine
fromTruthout
1 month ago

FDA Approved Hundreds of Drugs Without Evidence They Work. Many Are Dangerous.

Elmiron, a drug for interstitial cystitis, has been linked to severe vision problems and gastrointestinal issues, raising safety concerns.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

New research shows promise for restoring vision for people with glaucoma, other conditions

New research reveals potential therapies for retinal damage using gene therapy to combat Prox-1 protein's inhibitory effect on retinal regeneration.
Wearables
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Grandma of 11 and NJ man join growing chorus of Ozempic, Wegovy users claiming severe vision loss

Users of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report severe side effects, including vision loss, prompting lawsuits against the manufacturer for failure to disclose risks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's distressing': Elton John speaks of pain of losing his eyesight

Elton John expresses deep sorrow over limited vision, affecting his ability to watch his children play and pursue his music career.
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fromNature
4 months ago

The search for solutions to geographic atrophy of the retina

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) leads to progressive vision loss, significantly impacting independence, but recent drug approvals offer hope for treatment.
fromNature
4 months ago
Wearables

How can treatment for eye disease be made easier?

The approval of ranibizumab in 2006 significantly improved outcomes for wet AMD patients, but real-world treatment adherence remains a challenge.
Wearables
fromNature
4 months ago

The search for solutions to geographic atrophy of the retina

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) leads to progressive vision loss, significantly impacting independence, but recent drug approvals offer hope for treatment.
Wearables
fromNature
4 months ago

How can treatment for eye disease be made easier?

The approval of ranibizumab in 2006 significantly improved outcomes for wet AMD patients, but real-world treatment adherence remains a challenge.
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