Category Archives: Eye Health

High doses of statin drugs – cholesterol-lowering medications like Lipitor, Crestor, and Zocor – may bring relieve to patients with macular degeneration. The findings were uncovered as a result of a study at Harvard Medical School. The research aimed to explore the effects of statin drugs in patients with dry form of age-related macular degeneration ...click here to read more

Vision disorders in Down syndrome patients prompted researchers to investigate new strategies in order to improve sight. Researchers from the University of Houston’s College of Optometry have found a new computer-simulated prescribing strategy for glasses which can improve vision in Down syndrome patients. Over 400,000 Americans have Down syndrome, which is a genetic disorder leading ...click here to read more

Chickenpox and shingles vaccine have been linked with a rare eye inflammation affecting the cornea. Although cases are small, the association still remains. “Keratitis, or inflammation of the clear layer on the front of the eye, is a vision issue that can cause serious complications or even permanent damage to your vision if left untreated,” ...click here to read more

Our bodies and our health rely heavily on proper nutrition as you can tell there are many diets put in place for different parts of the body. For example there is a diet for the heart, the brain and even specific diets for bone health. Like the heart, brain and bones, our eyes, too, require ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea and glaucoma are two common health issues, but they are rarely discussed in the same sentence. That’s likely to change though. Researchers in Taiwan believe those who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to get glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of blindness. Researchers at Taipei Medical University looked ...click here to read more

The autoimmune eye disease known as uveitis attacks proteins in the eye, and now research suggests the underlying problem may be linked to gut bacteria and smoking. For some time now eye specialists have understood that attacking proteins in the eye can cause the symptoms of uveitis, which include eye pain, eye redness and irritation, ...click here to read more

You may be able to lower your risk of glaucoma by consuming plenty of green, leafy vegetables as found in a new study. The study uncovered consuming green, leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of glaucoma – a vision problem which can result in blindness – by 20 percent. Study leader Jae Kang said, “We ...click here to read more

Certain yoga positions may impact eye pressure in glaucoma patients according to new findings. Positions which can increase eye discomfort in glaucoma patients are those where the head is in a downward position. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and can impact a person’s quality of life. When fluid pressure increases in the ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can lead to many health complications including eye problems like optic neuritis, nystagmus and diplopia. Multiple sclerosis is a disease which causes nerve damage along the spinal cord and in the brain. Multiple sclerosis can affect each patient differently but at some point a multiple sclerosis patient will experience some type of ...click here to read more

Vision problems are quite common the older we get but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to become victim to failing vision. In fact there are natural things you can do in order to maintain healthy vision. Some vision changes are minor and so we may not even notice them, but others can be quite ...click here to read more

Every year you probably go in to see your doctor for your annual physical. They may check your heart and blood pressure, and check for any lumps. It gives you a chance to discuss any health concerns you may have. An annual physical is important because it can catch illnesses early enough to prevent them ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can increase the risk of dry eyes, glaucoma and cataracts. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints causing inflammation and pain. Aside from affecting joints, rheumatoid arthritis can also affect the eyes as well. Due to the influx of inflammation, RA can lead to serious eye ...click here to read more

Do you dread the idea of driving at night simply because it’s hard for you to see? Fading night vision is a common problem among older adults, and with the growing number of seniors on the road in the upcoming years, it’s important that we find a way to boost night vision. The American Medical ...click here to read more

There are many common age-related vision problems that develop over time: presbyopia (farsightedness), cataracts and macular degeneration are just some examples. Although we may accept these vision changes, steps can be taken to prevent them and maintain healthy vision throughout the years. Our eyes are the windows to our soul. They allow us to see ...click here to read more