Category Archives: Eye Health

Our eyes are very delicate. Even something as small as a minor scratch is enough to cause irritation. A corneal abrasion occurs when the cornea – the thin protective layer on the eyes – becomes scratched. It’s best to avoid this kind of damage. Causes of Corneal Abrasion Just about anything can lead to a corneal abrasion. ...click here to read more

A new study has found that maintaining the recommended levels of physical activity lowers your risk of developing glaucoma by 40 to 50 percent. Patients with glaucoma have a thinning optic nerve due to abnormal levels of inner-eye pressure. Currently, treatment plans focus on relieving this pressure within the eye to remove the strain on ...click here to read more

A new study has found a link between age-related vision loss and cognitive decline. The study included older adults aged 65 to 85. Visual and cognitive tests were performed on the participants to determine any possible link between the two. At the start of the study, the average vision was 20/25 and cognitive function was ...click here to read more

The prevalence of mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety, have been on the rise over the last several decades. These conditions contribute to the overall strain on healthcare systems around the world as they are so, they tend to have a chronic prognosis, and because they occur from a very young age. Mental health ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is a disease in the eye that is characterized by increased pressure inside the eye, which can damage the optic nerve and lead to blindness. Elevated eye pressure can occur from the natural aging process, as the ducts that allow fluid to drain from the eye become blocked. Glaucoma affects approximately 70 million people ...click here to read more

Ophthalmoplegia or eye muscle weakness is a condition that is characterized by either paralysis or weakness of the eye muscles. It can lead to a lack of eye mobility and even permanent eye drooping, since it can affect one or more of the six muscles that hold the eyes in place. Types of Ophthalmoplegia There ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition where the light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye begin to deteriorate over time. The condition is also characterized by the build-up of fatty deposits and abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, which can eventually lead to the loss of vision or blindness. AMD has previously ...click here to read more

Even though Alzheimer’s has become much more prevalent in the older population over the last several decades, the condition is still one of the most difficult for doctors to diagnose. The rate of diagnosis for dementia is expected to rise from the current 46 million adults it currently affects to 131.5 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss. It’s hard to completely prevent because it’s main risk factor is aging. Until we find a way to stop aging, AMD will continue to affect the masses. Currently, treatment for AMD involved injections into the eye. If you cringed after reading that, you’re ...click here to read more

When you think of foods to eat for healthy vision, carrots are usually the first to come to mind. But new research findings have uncovered that you may want to eat more oranges if you want healthy vision. The research findings from Westmead Institute for Medical Research uncovered that a serving of oranges a day ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in adults over the age of 50. Its prognosis is different for each individual patient. For some, the condition is slowly progressive, not showing symptoms for a long period of time, while for others it’s much more aggressive, coming on very quickly. In the ...click here to read more

Going to see an ophthalmologist is an important part of maintaining your overall health. Many different areas of your health can be revealed through an eye exam. Sure, the main goal is to detect changes in vision, but your eye doctor is also able to uncover other possible health problems. Here are three other reasons ...click here to read more

The most common vision-related problem is known as myopia – or nearsightedness. More and more people are developing this condition more than ever and estimates of myopia cases may hit 2.5 billion by 2020. The simplest way to treat myopia is with corrective lenses and a more permanent fix is through corneal refractive surgery. Corneal ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has found that impaired vision may be an indicator for cognitive decline in elderly people. It has been shown that both vision loss and cognitive decline are increasing issues among the elderly and a cross-sectional association between the two has been established. Studies ...click here to read more