... enter old age, a new report warns. "Blindness, of all health problems, is one of ... risk factor for the leading causes of blindness is as simple as growing older," said ... volunteer health advocacy group Prevent Blindness America. "A lot of the vision loss ...

... and the way she comports herself, her blindness is no problem at all. She can virtually ... fact that there are several levels of blindness. "In addition to people who have never ... unreasonable judgment most have toward blindness. Her infirmity arose in a curious fashion ...

November is being observed as Blindness Awareness Month in the state of Arkansas. According to ... to raise public awareness throughout the state regarding blindness and blindness-related issues, support and services, new technologies ...

A Prevent Blindness of America fund-raising event is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Wal-Mart SuperCenter on Dave Ward Drive.

... gone that night," said Burress, who has lived roughly half of his life as a sighted person and the other half in total blindness. "I think you can compare it to any grieving process. You have the anger, you have the fear. You have to get over that ...

... control into the light-receptors of the eye and could one day be used as a treatment against some of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. and other developed nations, researchers report. Scientists at Northwestern University showed that the protein ...

... daily doses of tablets containing vitamins C, E and beta-carotene plus zinc. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in people 65 and older. Laser treatments are used in later stages of the disease to slow its progression. The findings suggest ...

... s campaign raised almost $135,000 in a joint effort with "Prevent Blindness America," a program to help provide eye screenings for children and adults ... to raise $350,000. Jam sessions set to collect money to prevent blindness

... 77 years, died at her home, 1504 Caldwell St. Her death occurred in the home, which her father erected. Afflicted by blindness early in life, Mrs. Owen maintained a cheerful disposition and attitude toward her friends and companions. She kept a keen ...

... condition, after blood samples showed "measurable levels" of methanol, a highly toxic alcohol that can induce comas and cause blindness, officials said. In moderate cases, it can cause nausea, vomiting, staggering and sleepiness, James said. The day care ...