Part of the eyecare process is eating a healthy diet that supports optimum vision. In this article we will offer you some great advice on what to put on your plate that will keep you seeing longer, stronger, and better. Sure, carrots are great for your vision. But so is fish! Tuna, salmon, and sardines, […]
In simple terms, a cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, leading to dimmed or blurry vision. The lens of the eye acts similarly to the lens of a camera. If the lens is dirty, the picture is more difficult to make out. Cataracts are a common part of getting older. In […]
Few things are more precious than your eyesight, yet it is a gift we tend to take for granted, until it is challenged. You open your eyes each morning, and look around the world in which you live. You navigate your daily existence mostly by sight. But there are many things that can impair your […]
A visit to the optometrist has become a regular part of the total health care assessment for many children. Parents who want to ensure their children are 100% healthy will not overlook the need to check up on eye health and wellness. For children, a visit to any type of medical office can be fraught […]
Our eyes are inundated with visual messages from the moment our eyelids pop up. Often, the views we soak in bring us pleasure and delight. Who does not enjoy looking into the faces of our loved ones? And can enough ever be said for the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that usher our days in and […]
Thanks to the miracles of modern medicine and research, medical experts are able to apply the principles of health and wellness as preventative measures for good health. This is true of all aspects of physical well-being including eye care. What is amazing is that these investigators are discovering that many illnesses can be interrupted or […]
It may soon be possible to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease through routine visits to opticians as researchers develop an optical imaging system that can detect a hallmark of the degenerative disease. Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting up to 80 percent of dementia cases. The condition is marked by problems […]
Diabetics with related eye damage called retinopathy are more likely to fall compared with diabetes patients who have not developed vision problems. What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy happens when high blood sugar levels cause damage to the blood vessels in the retina. This damage causes blurred vision, difficulty in distinguishing colors, and even blindness. […]
Findings of a new study presented at the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in November 2017 have shown that people who exercise may significantly reduce their risk for glaucoma. Glaucoma Glaucoma happens when fluids build up in the front part of the eye and increase pressure, causing damage to […]
Findings of a new study have revealed that small opacities that cover the blood vessels in the retina, known as the retinal amyloid plaque, may indicate early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The findings mean that caregivers, families and patients may receive an earlier diagnosis, allowing them to take the necessary action to slow the progression of the […]
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