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Health Awareness Observances for the Month of August

August 1, 2012 | Add a Comment

Do you know what a neurosurgeon does? Have you ever suffered from a cataract? What is the best way to deal with psoriasis? You can learn these answers and more by celebrating the following health observances in the month of August: Cataract Awareness Month A cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye that gives it a frosty or foggy look. According to the National Eye Institute more than half of all Americans … Read entire article »

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All in Favor, Say Eye

January 1, 2010 | Add a Comment

Several initiatives allowed residents in Baltimore County and the city of Baltimore to have their eyes screened in 2009. The Eyes Have It program, created by the Polakoff Foundation, offers monthly free glaucoma screenings at hospitals through the city, and hundreds of residents were screened in 2009. The Krieger Eye Institute, a partner in this effort, screened 45 people in 2009, and roughly 1/4 of those patients received follow-up services. Many patients with financial hardship who needed additional care were helped through the generosity of the institute and Sinai Hospital. Through the LifeBridge Health Know Your Health program, 65 residents received care at two diabetic eye screenings, which are for those who have diabetes or are recently diagnosed with diabetes. At the cataract eye screening in October, 31 people were screened. The next … Read entire article »

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Krieger Eye Institute Hosts Cataract Screening

October 2, 2009 | 1 Comment

What does Latin etymology have to do with your eyes? In Latin, the word cataracta means “waterfall.” That’s the feeling many people have when there are cataracts in their eyes – the clouding of the lens of the eye is similar to the distortion you’d see if you were looking through a waterfall. Other symptoms are Frequent eyeglass prescription changes Double vision in one eye Need for brighter light to read Poor night vision Fading or yellowing of colors According to a report from National Eye Institute and Prevent Blindness America, cataracts affect nearly 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older. By age 80, more than half of all Americans have cataracts. While surgery … Read entire article »

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