Category Archives: Eye Health

A chalazion is a lump inside the upper or lower eyelid, also known as a Meibomian cyst. The primary cause of a chalazion is inflammation of one of the small oil-producing glands located in the upper or lower eyelid. While it may get infected later on, a chalazion is not caused by bacteria, but is ...click here to read more

February is National Low Vision Awareness Month, and the National Eye Institute is outlining five new technologies currently in development to make life for those with low vision or blindness easier. Low vision is characterized by difficulty performing daily tasks even after receiving treatment in the form of glasses or contacts, medications, or surgery. The ...click here to read more

Waking up to red, bloodshot eyes can leave you scrambling for a way to get rid of them, but before you head to the pharmacy, why not give some natural remedies a try? Check out some of the most effective natural treatments for red eyes below, and learn how to prevent them from reoccurring. How ...click here to read more

Bloodshot eyes may be concerning to see in the mirror and could lead you to believe that your red eyes are due to an infection or something serious. However, while there are some serious conditions associated with red eyes, it is a common condition that can usually be explained. Read on to find out what ...click here to read more

New research has developed a cell-culture model that could help scientists discover earlier intervention and treatment strategies for those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD occurs twice as often in older adults as Alzheimer’s and is the most common cause of vision loss around the world. Current treatment for AMD requires frequent injections into the ...click here to read more

February is National AMD/Low Vision Awareness month, and to honor this, we’ve collected some of Bel Marra Health’s most informative articles regarding low vision in the elderly, AMD home remedies, diabetic retinopathy, as well as how these conditions affect quality of life and relate to depression. Low vision in elderly: Causes, symptoms, and treatment Low ...click here to read more

Suffering a stroke can affect the way your brain processes visual information, and researchers from the University of East Anglia and the University of Glasgow have found that a simple, low-cost therapy may be able to improve the quality of life for stroke patients. The study approached the issue of visual neglect, which occurs when ...click here to read more

As the use of technology becomes increasingly commonplace, more and more people – of all ages – are suffering from myopia, or nearsightedness. Research has shown that myopia diagnoses have increased 66 percent since the 1970s. Nearsightedness develops when the eyeball becomes larger than the normal size. As a result, the angle at which the ...click here to read more

An experimental drug being developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University is showing promise for simplifying the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. The drug, currently called AXT107, has only been tested in rabbits and mice so far, but the results are encouraging. Professor of ophthalmology, Dr. Peter Campochiaro, anticipates that the effects of the drug ...click here to read more

As you’re aging, your risk of developing various health conditions rises, but your eyes and vision are particularly vulnerable to age-related changes. You are probably wearing glasses, although you never needed them before. Or, maybe, your prescription for glasses becomes stronger and stronger after each eye exam. Aside from impaired vision, there are other eye ...click here to read more

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, so we share our articles on glaucoma remedies, risk factors, impact of aerobic exercises and yoga, as well as the risk of glaucoma in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Glaucoma, a condition that affects the eyes, can be quite serious and even result in blindness. The older you become, the ...click here to read more

The quality of life in patients with low vision can be improved with home-based visual rehabilitation. Researchers found that home visits by rehabilitation specialists can significantly improve visual function in people whose vision cannot be corrected with contact lenses or glasses, compared to those who received standard treatment through hospitals or community-based services. Researcher Prof. ...click here to read more

Vision loss in diabetic retinopathy patients can be prevented with an advanced version of an anti-inflammatory molecule present in our body. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in diabetics as high levels of glucose damage the nerves behind the eyes. Scientists have developed a man-made version of soluble gp130, or sgp130, that is ...click here to read more

If you haven’t visited your eye doctor in a while, you’re putting your eyes at risk – and your overall health, too. This is because your eyes aren’t only the window to your soul, but also to your health. Sure, your eye doctor looks primarily for the signs of vision problems, but did you know ...click here to read more