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Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired -- Virtually Silent Engines Remove Key Cue to Safety

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MONDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- Because they can be nearly silent, hybrid cars pose a serious threat of injury and death to blind and visually impaired people, says the American Council of the Blind, which is pushing the auto industry and government officials to develop ways to reduce this danger.


     
     
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Survey Finds Many Americans Clueless About Eye Disease

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THURSDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans are unaware of the warning signs of eye diseases that could blind them if not detected and treated soon enough, a new survey shows.