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Eye drop recall in US affects 2.5 million bottles after contamination scare at India manufacturing plant

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Eye drop recall in US affects 2.5 million bottles after contamination scare at India manufacturing plant

Millions of bottles of a popular eye drop medication have been recalled — affecting users nationwide. According to the Food and Drug Administration, some 2,530,182 bottles of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension eye drops were flagged — due to a “potential presence of a foreign substance.” The manufacturers, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. are voluntarily recalling the product, produced at … Read more

Blind adults regain vision, read again as first-of-its-kind chip invented by Stanford scientist

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Blind adults regain vision, read again as first-of-its-kind chip invented by Stanford scientist

A revolutionary eye implant invented by a Stanford University scientist is giving some blind adults the ability to read, recognize faces and even create artwork again. The tiny prosthetic implant, called the PRIMA retinal implant system, is smaller than a contact lens and has already helped dozens of patients in European clinical trials regain meaningful … Read more

Why you should rethink wearing contact lenses on airplanes

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Why you should rethink wearing contact lenses on airplanes

‘Tis the season for travel, but here’s some insightful information for jet-setting contact wearers. When packing for a summer trip, you may be tempted to leave your eyeglasses at home and just wear contact lenses on the plane. Before you whip out your boarding pass, though, you may want to reconsider swapping for your specs … Read more

Kylian Mbappe’s girlfriend Ester catches eyes in hot pink outfit amid France World Cup game

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Kylian Mbappe’s girlfriend Ester catches eyes in hot pink outfit amid France World Cup game

France faces Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on July 4. While anything can happen in a World Cup match, it’s hard to see France losing this match, if only because of how great it has looked throughout the tournament to this point. Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a goal … Read more

Stressed-out 11-year-old bleeds out of his eyes, nose and ears due to super-rare disorder

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Stressed-out 11-year-old bleeds out of his eyes, nose and ears due to super-rare disorder

Scary secretions. In what sounds like a horror movie, an 11-year-old Indian boy began inexplicably bleeding out of his eyes, nose and ears. According to the case, documented in Sage Journals, the boy’s bloody episodes began for no obvious reason, caused the child no pain, and typically stopped within minutes. His parents took him to … Read more

Ophthalmologists reveal surprisingly serious conditions eye rubbing can cause — even if they’re itchy

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Ophthalmologists reveal surprisingly serious conditions eye rubbing can cause — even if they’re itchy

Ignore the itch that begs to be scratched. While rubbing our eyes may seem like a harmless way to relieve itching or dryness, we may want to think twice about the habit, an ophthalmologist warns. The second-nature response could actually bring a range of risks to the sensitive area, from spreading bacteria to more serious … Read more

The symptoms of ‘snowflake disease’ — and why it ‘becomes more severe over time’

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The symptoms of ‘snowflake disease’ — and why it ‘becomes more severe over time’

Snowflake disease is no laughing matter. While the term “snowflake” has been used to mock a fragile person who melts easily, it’s also a nickname for a rare neuromuscular disease. The condition causes the body to break down and become weak — and treatment is difficult as it becomes more complicated over the years. Myasthenia … Read more

Sleeping with more than one pillow may have an unexpected health risk

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Sleeping with more than one pillow may have an unexpected health risk

Talk about a slumber setback. It’s not just when you go to bed, but how your head hits the pillow that can significantly influence several aspects of your well-being, from breathing and digestion to spine alignment. And while many prefer two pillows to get a good night’s rest, some people may want to reconsider that … Read more

More than 1 in 5 Americans haven’t visited the optometrist in at least a year: survey

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More than 1 in 5 Americans haven’t visited the optometrist in at least a year: survey

More than one in five Americans haven’t visited the optometrist in at least a year (22%) and another 15% “can’t remember” the last time they did so, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults looked at how respondents understand the importance of eye health and preventative care, finding that Gen Z is … Read more

Exclusive | I was a triathlete in peak health — but my ‘wavy’ vision problem turned out to be something devastating

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Exclusive | I was a triathlete in peak health — but my ‘wavy’ vision problem turned out to be something devastating

Dave Nitsche was a healthy triathlete — until a bizarre vision problem in 2019 stopped him in his tracks. “I would look at telephone poles … they seemed kind of wavy,” Nitsche, a father of two and grandfather of one, told The Post. He went to an optometrist, who suspected a detached retina and urged … Read more

Dear Abby: My son’s house is so filthy that it’s affecting my breathing

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Dear Abby: My son’s house is so filthy that it’s affecting my breathing

DEAR ABBY: I’m an ophthalmologist, a physician who specializes in medical and surgical eye care, and I’m hoping you can help me debunk a common myth about eye health. Many assume eye disease happens only to older adults. While age does increase the risk of developing certain vision-threatening diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma … Read more

There’s a new discovery in eye cancer treatment — thanks to pig sperm

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There’s a new discovery in eye cancer treatment — thanks to pig sperm

Cancer treatments are going hog wild. While a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer that often affects babies and young children, retinoblastoma (RB) can be difficult to treat due to the barrier surrounding the eye. However, a new and more effective method, harnessed from an unlikely part of pigs, may offer a safer way to … Read more

More than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at CVS and Walgreens recalled over sterility issues

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More than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at CVS and Walgreens recalled over sterility issues

Talk about a sight for sore eyes. A California drugmaker is pulling more than three million bottles of eye drops from the shelves of major pharmacy chains and grocery stores nationwide over potential safety concerns. The FDA announced this week that K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. voluntarily recalled the products and is urging consumers to stop using … Read more

6 things you can do right now to lower your dementia risk

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6 things you can do right now to lower your dementia risk

Dementia is anything but fast — in fact, it’s often described as the “long goodbye.” Over 6 million Americans have the profoundly slow disease, which tends to take years, or even decades, to unfold. The largely irreversible condition gradually erodes personality, cognitive abilities and physical mobility. The good news is that there are lifestyle changes … Read more

The multitasking face spray you should be using to fight acne, styes and eye infections

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The multitasking face spray you should be using to fight acne, styes and eye infections

Looking to fix your problems in the blink of an eye? Spraying an acid onto your peepers isn’t exactly intuitive. But it might be just the thing you need to keep yourself free of styes and eye infections. Skincare influencers have been overflowing with praise for an acid spray that’s mild enough to apply to the … Read more

Here are 5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, ophthalmologist suggests

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Here are 5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, ophthalmologist suggests

As people age, vision naturally declines, and the risk of eye conditions increases. That includes age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that typically occurs in patients older than 50. AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 60 and impacts millions of Americans, according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation. The condition degrades … Read more

‘Teen Mom’ alum Farrah Abraham ditches Austin mayoral run hours after entering, eyes City Council instead: ‘Very serious about this’

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‘Teen Mom’ alum Farrah Abraham ditches Austin mayoral run hours after entering, eyes City Council instead: ‘Very serious about this’

From teen pregnancy to porn – and now, public office.  “Teen Mom” alum and OnlyFans star Farrah Abraham’s political ambitions are already causing whiplash.  The reality TV lightning rod jumped into the race for Austin, Texas mayor earlier this week – only to pull out hours later after learning on live TV that the election … Read more

5 tools you need at your desk for energy, focus and musculoskeletal health — it’ll help your company, too

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5 tools you need at your desk for energy, focus and musculoskeletal health — it’ll help your company, too

Time for an office space makeover — and your body will thank you. With more and more people returning to the office, we may want to give our cubicles and desk spaces a second look, as they could be destroying our well-being. However, swapping a few key items could bring a host of long-term health … Read more

Michael Rapaport eyes 2029 NYC mayoral run after calling mayor ‘Zoron the Moron’

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Michael Rapaport eyes 2029 NYC mayoral run after calling mayor ‘Zoron the Moron’

Michael Rapaport is setting his sights on a new career path. The 55-year-old actor announced on the Monday, Jan. 5 episode of his “I Am Rapaport” podcast that he plans on running for mayor of New York City in 2029, stating, “My name is Michael Rapaport, a.k.a. Mayor Rapaport. Mr. Mayor Rapaport.” “Let me tell you something, guys, … Read more

‘Who’s Line Is It Anyway?’ star Colin Mochrie, 68, suffers ‘medical situation,’ undergoing emergency surgery

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‘Who’s Line Is It Anyway?’ star Colin Mochrie, 68, suffers ‘medical situation,’ undergoing emergency surgery

“Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” star Colin Mochrie is undergoing emergency surgery for a serious eye condition, forcing him to postpone dates on his comedy tour. The 68-year-old comedian’s health crisis was revealed Friday in an Instagram statement shared by Mochrie, his tour partner Asad Mecci, and the account for their hypnosis and improv comedy … Read more