Sentences with phrase «risk of vision problems»

They found that people who ate a diet high in carotenoids (a class of antioxidants found in brightly colored vegetables) had a 43 % lower risk of vision problems.

From my research, I believe that OGTT blood sugar levels above 140 mg / dL, especially regularly, can increase risk of vision problems, cancer, stroke and cardiovascular disease, even without an official diabetes diagnosis.

Looking at people from these same ethnic groups who had moved to places like Australia or the US showed that the increased risk of vision problems did not occur in other countries.

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If your baby was born prematurely — especially if he was very premature, had an infection, or needed treatment with oxygen — he's at greater risk for developing certain eye problems, including astigmatism (blurred vision), myopia (nearsightedness), retinopathy of prematurity (abnormal blood vessel growth that can lead to blindness), and strabismus (eye misalignment).

They have a higher risk of certain long - term health problems, including autism, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, lung problems, and vision and hearing loss.

Results from a large survey of 75,000 children suggest an increased risk of ADHD among children with vision problems that are not correctable with glasses or contacts, such as color blindness or lazy eye, relative to other children.

It is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of serious and sometimes lifelong health problems, such as breathing problems, jaundice, developmental delays, vision loss and cerebral palsy.

Depression isn't a normal part of aging, but a chronic health condition, a loss of independence, or problems with vision or hearing can increase the risk.

The «lethal white» gene that results in hearing and vision defects is not actually lethal, but is called so because white Aussies are often euthanased by breeders due to their risk of passing on defective genes or developing hearing and vision problems.

SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL, Torrance, CA Optometrist, December 2013 — Present • Conduct diagnostic evaluations on patients to determine nature of visual problem • Facilitate vision enhancement among post-operative individuals and patients undergoing a series of surgeries • Analyze diagnostic test results and develop and implement a treatment plan accordingly • Provide visual rehabilitation and low vison therapy • Counsel patients and at risk individuals regarding eye care strategies and preventive measures for specific eye diseases • Remove foreign bodies from the eye non surgically

Victims of abuse are at high risk for poor health, related not only to the physical trauma they have endured, but also to high rates of other social risk factors associated with poor health.22 Abused children have high rates of growth problems, untreated vision and dental problems, infectious diseases, developmental delay, mental health and behavioural problems, early and risky sexual behaviours, and other chronic illnesses, but child welfare and health care systems historically have not addressed the health needs of dependent children.23 - 33 Compared to children in foster care, maltreated children who remain at home exhibit similarly high rates of physical, developmental and mental health needs.34