LIFESTYLE April 20, 2023 UK charity to partner with Virgin Airlines to better assist passengers with visual impairments Virgin Atlantic is partnering with Guide Dogs to provide training for travel employees on how to best support those with visual impairments while in the air.
VISION AND HEARING April 4, 2023 Mississippi woman who was blind in right eye for years regains partial vision: 'Pretty cool' A woman in Jackson, Mississippi — who had no vision in her right eye for seven years — now has reported she can see colors and shapes and even read signs again. Here's what happened.
HEALTH March 28, 2023 Doctors warn against 'beezin'' trend as people apply lip balm to eyelids: Why it's dangerous "Beezin'" which has appeared on TikTok, involves users applying lip balm to their eyelids. Experts, however, are warning people to steer clear as it could cause infections.
HEALTH March 25, 2023 Eye drop bacterial contamination 'could have happened anywhere' — here's how to protect against it Dr. James Kelly of Kelly Vision Center in New York appeared on "Fox & Friends Weekend" to discuss recent cases of eye drops tainted with drug-resistant bacteria — and how to stay safe.
VIDEO March 25, 2023 Dr. James Kelly shares advice on drug-resistant bacteria linked to eye drops Kelly Vision Center founder Dr. James Kelly, M.D., discusses the outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria linked to eye drops, the investigation into the contamination and provides advice on how to decrease infection.
Health March 24, 2023 Early Alzheimer’s disease could be diagnosed through eye exams, new study suggests Researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles have found the human eye can show early signals of Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms of dementia become apparent, according to a study.
HEALTH March 23, 2023 DNA from Beethoven's hair reveals new details into his cause of death over a century later: study A recent study conducted on strands of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair revealed the composer was genetically predisposed to liver disease and was infected with hepatitis B before he died.
LIFESTYLE March 13, 2023 California woman's blindness is helping to change her body confidence for the better, she says A California woman with a rare disease is losing her eyesight. Here's how she's gaining confidence by lessening the role that physical appearance plays in her happiness.
Health March 1, 2023 Eye drops and safety issues: Here’s what you need to know now After recent news that a brand of over-the-counter eye drops may have caused bacterial infections, two optometrists shared expert tips on safe usage for patients.
VIDEO February 21, 2023 Young boy hears his family for the first time after undergoing surgery — watch his smiles! Young Sawyer is a four-year-old from Toronto, Canada, who has Pendred Syndrome — causing him to be hard of hearing since birth. After undergoing surgery for cochlear implants, Sawyer heard the voices of his family members for the very first time.
HEALTH February 8, 2023 Attacked in head: Man stabbed in skull with knife, almost loses left eye A man was involved in a fight in which he was stabbed in the head. Doctors said the knife was close to his eye — severing muscles and hitting his cheekbone. He nearly lost an eye.