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Health and Medical Guide to Seniors' Health Cataract Health information topics about Cataract: Anatomy/Physiology 1. Diagram of the Eye National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/eyediagram/index.asp Children 1. Cataracts Nemours Foundation http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/cataracts.html Clinical Trials 1. ClinicalTrials.gov: Cataract National Institutes of Health http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/FindCondition?ui=D002386&recruiting... Diagnosis/Symptoms 1. What Are the Symptoms of Cataracts? American Academy of Ophthalmology http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZUGDHAC8C&sub_... Dictionaries/Glossaries 1. Cataract and Refractive Eye Care Glossary American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery http://www.ascrs.org/eye/gloss.html Directories 1. Directory of Services for Blind and Visually Impai American Foundation for the Blind http://www.afb.org/services.asp 2. Eye Health Organizations Database National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/resourceSearch.asp 3. Financial Aid for Eye Care National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaid.asp 4. Find an Eye M.D. American Academy of Ophthalmology http://www.aao.org/aao/eyemd_disclaimer.cfm 5. Finding an Eye Care Professional National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/findprofessional.asp Health Check Tools 1. Cataract Surgery Quiz American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery http://www.ascrs.org/eye/cataractquiz.html National Institutes of Health 1. Cataract: What You Should Know National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts.asp 2. Don't Lose Sight of Cataract National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_risk.asp Organizations 1. National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov/ 2. ASCRS/ASOA Online American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators http://www.ascrs.org/ 3. American Academy of Ophthalmology http://www.aao.org/ Overviews 1. Cataracts Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00050 Pictures/Diagrams 1. Cataract Surgery Techniques American Academy of Ophthalmology http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZETBKAC8C&sub_... Prevention/Screening 1. Sunglasses American Academy of Ophthalmology http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZLSXBLH4C&sub_... 2. Can Age-Related Cataracts Be Prevented? American Academy of Ophthalmology http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZAA4W8OPC&sub_... Research 1. New Study Links Lead Exposure with Increased Risk National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/dec2004/niehs-10.htm 2. Lutein and Its Role in Eye Disease Prevention National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/lutein.asp Seniors 1. Cataract Surgery May Reduce Risk of Automobile Cra American Medical Association http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZR5FEDY4D&sub_... Statistics 1. Vision Problems in the U.S. National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov/eyedata/pdf/VPUS.pdf Treatment 1. Cataract Surgery American Academy of Ophthalmology http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZY9VMAC8C&sub_... 2. FDA Approves Drug for Use in Cataract Surgery Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2004/ANS01333.html   Yahoo! News Search Results for seniors health Yahoo! News Search Results for seniors health Indian River Mall wants vendors for seniors health fair (Indian River Press J... VERO BEACH ?Indian River Mall invites businesses and organizations to get involved in the area?s largest Senior Health Fair on March 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free community event will give seniors products and resources to help enrich their lives.East Coast Clinical will offer lab work for attendees, $25 for a women?s panel, $35 for the men?s panel and individual tests for $10. Vendor ... SCAN Health Plan Debuts the First Mobile Resource Center Built Specifically f... SCAN Health Plan, a not-for-profit Medicare Advantage Plan, has unveiled the nation's first mobile resource center built specifically for seniors and caregivers. Years in development, the "SCAN Van" features state-of-the-art technology; senior-friendly custom design components; educational resources; and senior-focused, on-board activities such as brain fitness programs, virtual bowling and more ... Workshops for seniors will cover health care issues (The Township Journal) Frankford Township The Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services will sponsor a six-week program, Take Control of Your Health, beginning March 24 at the Sussex County Main Library. Obama takes health care overhaul push to Missouri (AP via Yahoo! News) The nation's top health official challenged insurers on Wednesday to join President Barack Obama's push to overhaul the medical system, arguing that if the effort fails it will hurt them as well as other Americans. Obama pushing on health care end game (AP via Yahoo! News) President Barack Obama is pushing a new anti-fraud plan and his top health official is challenging the nation's insurers as the administration cranks up the pressure for a sweeping overhaul of the nation's medical system. Sen. Gillibrand unveils long-term health insurance plan for seniors (Staten I... Plan would give them encouragement, means to remain in their homes Out-of-pocket health care costs increasing for U.S. seniors (The Star-Ledger) ISTOCK PHOTO Among other drawbacks, getting old is expensive. On average, older Americans face about $197,000 in health care costs after age 65, according to a study by Boston College?s Center for Retirement Research. The average cost represents the current... Obama Touts Anti-Fraud Plan in Health Bill (CBS News) President Takes Final Push for Health Care Bill on the Road, Expects Vote by March 18 Obama pushing on health care end game (MSNBC) President Barack Obama is making his closing arguments for a health care overhaul, pushing a new anti-fraud plan as he cranks up the pressure on skittish Democratic lawmakers to act fast. Obama takes health care overhaul push to Missouri (San Francisco Chronicle) The nation's top health official challenged insurers on Wednesday to join President Barack Obama's push to overhaul the medical system, arguing that if the effort fails it will hurt them as well as other Americans. Obama is to speak Wednesday in suburban St.... Newsfeed display by CaRP   You Can Ad Your Own Ads/Banners Here Easily From The Config File

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