Category Archives: Eye Health

We live in a high-tech world and advances in the health care field are changing lives, I’m proud to say. Scientists have developed advanced prosthetic arms and legs to give new hope to those with limited mobility. “Bionic” eyes may be next for those with vision trouble. A new treatment is in the testing stages ...click here to read more

How many of us have heard this before: “Eat your carrots! They’re good for your eyes…” Well, your mother wouldn’t steer you wrong. The old dinner table refrain is true to a certain extent. If you suddenly consume lots of carrots (those raw crunchy sticks are great with dip!), you won’t be able to see ...click here to read more

Dr. Victor Marchione shares his views on eye health Red and swollen, or tearing up when summer allergies come on strong? Your eyes need some TLC – and regular checkups, just like your blood pressure. In fact, an eye doctor, your friendly optometrist, is a VIP when it comes to your health. She’s the first ...click here to read more

It all comes down to diet and exercise. Believe it or not, exercising could slow down blindness-causing diseases, scientists now say. A new study, conducted by Emory University and Atlanta VA Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation, suggests that aerobic exercise may curb the progression of diseases that destroy the eye’s retina and lead to ...click here to read more

If you’re an avid moviegoer you probably don’t think twice about paying premium prices to watch a movie in 3D. The enhanced movie-going experience may be worth the extra money to you, but did you know there is another price associated with watching 3D movies, one that has nothing to do with your wallet? In ...click here to read more

Most of us have great eyesight and thus we tend to take eye health for granted.  However, as we age, our eyesight may deteriorate and that may probably be the only time that we would realize that we should have taken good care of the eyes when we were younger.  For people who have been ...click here to read more

The world health organization states that physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of many non- communicable diseases. The WHO and many other health agencies promote exercise as a means to improve mental health as well. Most of us have likely heard how physical exercise can improve both body and ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is an eye health disorder characterized by damage to the optic nerve and a gradual loss in eyesight. Glaucoma is the second greatest cause of blindness in America, and aging, nearsightedness, high blood pressure, diabetes, and an  injury to the eye can call increase your likelihood for developing it. According to a recent study ...click here to read more

Vision and eye health are generally taken for granted by most people until they experience difficulty in seeing things, which may eventually lead to blindness. Eye health is thus important because it allows an individual to continue on with his or her daily life without undergoing difficulty in vision and possibly discomfort that is related ...click here to read more

Beta Carotene is an antioxidant that protects the body against damage from molecules known as free radicals; however, scientists now believe that in large amounts, it could create more harm than good. Beta Carotene is converted into vitamin A by the body. It is found in fruits and vegetables that are colorful. It is also ...click here to read more

Millions of North Americans suffer from eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cornea degeneration. Some patients quickly turn to surgery to address their deteriorating eye health, yet there are alternatives to operating. Our eyes have a lens that is clear, like a window that has just been carefully cleaned but if that ...click here to read more

Antibiotics are generally regarded as anti-bacterial medications that are expected to prevent further infection and thus improve health.  There are different types of antibiotics that are now available in the market, each specifically administered for a particular infection in the body.  For example, cefalexin is generally administered for upper respiratory tract infections, including that of ...click here to read more

According to statistics Canada one in five Canadian adults has high blood pressure. Many medical professionals believe this number would be much lower if people had a better understanding of the risk factors. Sea salt In a U.S survey 61 per cent of people said that sea salt was better for your blood pressure. Sea ...click here to read more

An interesting new study has suggested that eye colour could have a lot to do with what skin problems you might experience later in life. Authors of the study have suggested that eye colour could have a significant implication on the risk factors for melanoma as well. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin ...click here to read more