Eye Health Articles
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Macular Degeneration Drugs Go Head-to-Head in Large-Scale Clinical Trial
Duke is a site for this long-anticipated, multicenter clinical trial, which will compare the effectiveness of Lucentis and Avastin in treating this blinding eye disease.
07/17/2008 -
Implanting Hope
A drug-delivery device implanted in Lucy Thompson's eye gives her relief.
07/17/2008 -
Cutting Edge Surgery
Glaucoma surgery may yield fewer complications for patients.
12/06/2007 -
The Glaucoma Detectives
Duke Eye Center’s researchers are searching through cells and genes, hunting for the real cause of glaucoma -- turns out it's not so simple.
12/06/2007 -
Clearing Things Up
Patients with cataracts may be able to toss eyeglasses away for good.
10/04/2007 -
In the Blink of an Eye
Had it with eyeglasses and contact lenses? High-tech procedures can improve vision quickly.
07/24/2007 -
Total Rehab
From assistive devices to counseling to ongoing support, Duke’s new Vision Rehabilitation Program helps patients through the process of adapting to vision loss.
07/12/2007 -
A Remarkable Young Man
Kyle Street has inherited many traits from his mother: strong faith, extraordinary grace, sensitivity…and congenital cataracts. It is those first qualities -- and a supportive family -- that have helped Kyle, now 13, deal with the latter.
07/12/2007 -
A Classroom with a View
School presents unique challenges for kids with impaired vision. Duke’s new Pediatric Low Vision Program helps schools and families overcome these challenges.
07/12/2007 -
The Ability to See … More Precious than Gold
A revolutionary new procedure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) restored Jean Messer’s vision -- and her independence.
02/10/2006
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Published: 09/06/2007Updated: 09/06/2007
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