Category Archives: Eye Health

When people think of strokes, they immediately think of an abnormality occurring in the brain. However, it can happen in the eyes too. This type of stroke is referred to as retinal artery occlusion. A typical stroke affecting the brain can occur in one of two ways: ischemic or hemorrhagic. Both have the same end ...click here to read more

Some of the most life-affecting disorders appear at birth and stick around for life. New research claims to have found the genetic cause of a rare disorder responsible for some of the most quality of life reducing abnormalities that cause children to be born with deafness, blindness, albinism, and fragile bones. This syndrome in question ...click here to read more

A new study has identified a molecule involved in the formation of new blood vessels in the eyes of diabetic mice, according to researchers at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The study, which was published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine, goes on to suggest that ...click here to read more

Nearly 60 million people worldwide are affected by glaucoma, a condition encompassing a group of neurodegenerative disorders that impact the function of the optic nerve (responsible for eye sight). Glaucoma only gets worse over time, potentially leading to blindness or visual impairment. While there are many treatments ranging from eye drops to surgery, there is ...click here to read more

Your eye health is largely affected by aging, that’s a fact. But it doesn’t mean that you have to accept vision deterioration as an inevitable part of getting old. A recent study suggests that regular exercise can help improve vision at any age. This is because exercise supports the neurons responsible for processing visual information. ...click here to read more

It may be March, but we aren’t out of the woods yet when it comes to cold weather. While many may wish for winter to pass by so they can ditch the parkas, there’s an even more important reason to get out of the cold. Your eyes. Harsh winds and cold air can damage your ...click here to read more

New research was recently published in the journal Optometry and Vision Science examining the role that psychological stress plays in relation to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Age-related macular degeneration is a form of progressive vision loss that is the most prevalent cause of vision loss among older Americans. It is classified as an inflammatory disease, ...click here to read more

This March is National Save Your Vision Month, put on by the American Optometric Association to raise awareness for eye health. In recognition, we’ve gathered some of our most informative pieces regarding declining vision, peripheral vision loss, sudden blurred vision, and ocular hypertension. Your declining vision could signal a serious health problem When our vision ...click here to read more

Eye pressure is medically referred to as intraocular pressure and can vary throughout the day, however, this pressure may also cause nerve damage that can result in glaucoma. Normal eye pressure can vary from 10 to 21 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) throughout the day, but if this pressure varies outside of the normal range, it ...click here to read more

Is glaucoma hereditary? Glaucoma is a series of conditions that cause irreparable damage to the optic nerve, potentially causing vision loss and blindness. It has a hereditary and non-hereditary form, meaning everyone is at risk of developing it, though individuals who have a family history of the disease are more likely to be affected. In ...click here to read more

When our vision starts to go, it’s easy to think that it is merely our eyes getting older. But did you know that our declining vision could be a result of a very serious health condition? In many cases, changes in the vision actually mean a cry for help from another part of the body, ...click here to read more

February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month, and to provide you with all the information you need on age-related vision changes, Bel Marra Health has gathered some of our most informative articles spanning issues like presbyopia, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Presbyopia (farsightedness) causes, symptoms and natural remedies ...click here to read more

While the benefits of exercise on your fitness, mood, sleep patterns, and cognitive function are well known, a new study from the University of California, Santa Barbara has found that it can also improve your eyesight. Researchers previously discovered that visual processing in mouse and fly models increases during physical activity, and this study aimed ...click here to read more

Head injuries may result in permanent vision loss, and a new study from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston has revealed why. Head trauma can cause damage to the optic nerve that relays information between the eyes and the brain, and when damage occurs, tears and swelling in the area can result in ...click here to read more