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vision problems
Coverage of vision problems in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Kids don’t know what they don’t know’: Why eye doctors say back to school eye exams matter
Eye doctors emphasize the importance of back-to-school eye exams, noting that children often fail to recognize vision problems that impact classroom performance. The American Optometric Association highlights that 75% of children's vision issues are missed in school screenings, which often overlook close-up vision and eye health. Increased screen time and genetic factors contribute to rising nearsightedness rates, which can lead to long-term eye diseases.
- The patients poisoned by MRI machines: Joint pain, memory loss and vision problems... why a growing number of patients believe their scans are to blame for their debilitating symptoms - and what our experts have to say
A growing number of patients report symptoms such as joint pain, memory loss, and vision problems, attributing them to MRI scans. Experts weigh in on the potential link between MRI machines and these health issues.