ALL NEWS & STORIES

Clear All

Clear All

Showing 16-29 of 29 results
little boy playing outside with glasses on
Health Lab
Making kid’s eye care more accessible
In Michigan, families don’t have to travel far for top pediatric eye specialists
eye glasses blue two yellow dots
Health Lab
Youth value eyesight but face key barriers to getting eyeglasses
Michigan Medicine research shows that a few key barriers stop young people from getting the glasses they need.   
Scientist Hand Holding Laptop Data skeleton diagram blue background
Health Lab
Predictive analytic tool proves adaptable and reliable in hospitals
Michigan Medicine study shows model that predicts patient deterioration defies traditional challenges.
eyes close up green blue
Health Lab
Treating dry age-related macular degeneration: 6 things to know
Answers about the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, otherwise known as dry AMD, from a Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist.
eye drawing
Health Lab
Cataract surgery reimbursements may not be enough for some patients
For complex cataract surgery, Medicare reimbursements are far lower than a simpler form of the surgery.
vitamin d pills
Health Lab
What vitamin D can — and can’t — do for you
Supplement expert and U-M Health Jenkins/Pokempner Director of Alternative Medicine Mark Moyad explains what vitamin D can – and can’t – do for you.
Health Lab Podcast in brackets with a background with a dark blue translucent layers over cells
Health Lab Podcast
Is Vitamin D Important?
Vitamin D has been touted as a supplement that can prevent or treat all kinds of medical conditions. But further research has revealed that Vitamin D isn’t quite the cure-all it was thought to be
Hand putting eye drops in eye
Health Lab
See clearly with these tips for safely using eye drops
What should you consider when choosing the best kind of artificial tears for your eyes?
Purple hand holding chapstick marking on a mans brow
Health Lab
Beezin’:The dangerous TikTok trend involving Burt’s Bees
Why putting lip balm on eyelids is bad for your eyes
colorful pills falling in a line
Health Lab
For COVID-19, do supplements help?
An expert cautions about becoming too enamored with pills.
eye drawing lab note
Health Lab
Many older adults lack clear eyesight, even with glasses
Vision impairment disproportionately impacts older adults
family gathered outside taking a photo in front of trees in nice clothing
Health Lab
Family finds answers to rare, genetic glaucoma
When a father and his two kids developed an array of peculiar symptoms, doctors, Brazilian researchers and the NIH partnered to find a diagnosis and path to treatment.
Health Lab
The Alternative to a Doctor’s Office Visit Gains in Popularity During Pandemic
Experts bring virtual care to a diverse range of patients in need.
Health Lab
Pop-Up Eye Clinic in a Shipping Container Targets Underserved Communities
U-M researchers have designed an eye clinic in a shipping container. See how the ophthalmology container clinic is helping underserved regions with eye care.