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Rising myopia rates: How to help lower your child’s risk
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly more common among children, with experts pointing to factors like elevated digital screen use, prolonged close-up work and less time spent outdoors.
It’s not just a blurry vision issue. Myopia may increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life — retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. Here’s how to potentially reduce your child’s myopia risk.
What an eye exam can tell you about your overall health
A comprehensive eye exam may reveal more than vision problems. Eye care professionals can already detect early signs of conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure. But emerging technologies can make exams even more powerful. The next-generation eye exam is leveraging artificial intelligence to detect health risks earlier.
Taking a GLP-1? Here’s why you may need a vision checkup
GLP-1s have become popular for people managing type 2 diabetes or trying to lose weight. There are lots of well-known side effects, including gastrointestinal issues, fatigue and dizziness. Less talked about — changes in vision and eye health. If you’re on a GLP-1, be sure to let us know. Here’s why you may need an eye exam.
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GLP-1s
GLP-1s can make life easier for people attempting to lose weight or better manage type 2 diabetes. But these medications may cause side effects, including vision and eye-related issues. Here’s how GLP-1s can affect your eyes. Link in the comments.
https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/related/glp-1s-effect-on-eyes-and-vision/
Oculomics
Could your eye doctor uncover kidney-related issues, high blood pressure or diabetes from an eye exam? Future scans may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help your eye care professional identify conditions that go beyond your vision. These next-generation eye exams may spot a problem earlier than routine primary care testing — and possibly give you and your health care provider a head start on treating them. Here’s what you might be able to learn from your eyes.
https://www.allaboutvision.com/medtech/what-eye-exams-can-reveal-about-your-health/
Vision and social isolation
Your eyes and brain work together to make sense of what you see; it’s called visual processing. The latest research suggests that vision loss, as we age, may also affect cognition, raising your risk of dementia. Learn more about this connection. Link in the comments.
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