Glaucoma overview and risk factors explained
About three million Americans have glaucoma and global estimates reach 67 million this year. The condition damages the optic nerve and reduces peripheral vision, with higher risk for African-Americans over 40, those over 60, and people with diabetes or hypertension among others.
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Respite program expands for caregivers in Iowa City area
Milestones in Cedar Rapids and Pathways in Iowa City offer day respite care for families of adults with disabilities. The program will extend care hours and include overnight respite at Arbor Place in nearby Meth-Wick Community. Milestones charges 4.25 per hour or up to 80 per day with initial access limited to enrolled families.
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Health events Linn County and fibromyalgia course
Health Alliance hosts a talk on Linn County mental health coordination at Ecumenical Center with speaker Craig Wood. A fibromyalgia self help course runs seven weeks starting Jan 27 at Mercy Medical Plaza Iowa City with pre registration by Jan 24 via Sandy Gannon.
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Relay for Life Jan 29 at Coe College marks Survivor's Lap
The annual American Cancer Society event at Coe College Clark Racquet Center runs from 7 AM to 7 PM with a 1 PM Survivor's Lap led by Suki Cell of Mount Vernon. Teams of 8 to 15 raise at least 600 dollars each. past events raised over 773136 for local patients. Activities for children run 8 AM to 6 PM. pasta dinner and awards follow at Gage Memorial Union.
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LASIK Eye Surgery On KCRG TV Tuesday
A LASIK vision correction procedure will be shown on KCRG TV Tuesday after the 6 p.m. news. Host Mike Pace guides viewers through pre-operative and post-operative steps as ophthalmologist Dr. Lee Birchansky performs the surgery at Fox Eye Laser Vision Institute.
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