Category Archives: Eye Health

As we become older, our risk of poor vision increases. An estimated one in 11 Americans over the age of 65 suffer from poor vision. As the population continues to age, more people will be living with poor eyesight. Poor vision can negatively affect the overall quality of life and health. As the ability to ...click here to read more

Being overweight is unhealthy, we all know this. Too much fat in the body can negatively affect health in several ways including increasing the risk of sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension, and joint pain, to name a few. But researchers now suggest that you can add vision loss to the list of health consequences of being ...click here to read more

With the recent legalization of marijuana in some states and across Canada, the use of the plant for medicinal purposes has been a favorite topic. With any new trend, however, the downsides will eventually appear, and new research has just brought to light an adverse effect of cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychotic chemical in marijuana. Medical ...click here to read more

Recent research findings suggest that having glaucoma is associated with a higher risk of depression. The results remained even accounting for other depression risk factors such as daylight exposure. The researchers specifically focused on daily light exposure as a potential confounding factor because “progressive retinal ganglion cell death might lead to dysfunctional perception of light ...click here to read more

The importance of regular exercise is always stressed, and it’s for excellent reason. There is mounting evidence to support that exercise can aid in all areas of health. The latest research findings suggest that patients living with glaucoma who engage in exercise and physical activity have better health outcomes than those who live a sedentary ...click here to read more

Changes in vision are most common through age, but there are other causes of vision loss that are not a result of growing older. Here are four common eye conditions which can occur at any age that you should be aware of so that you can reduce your risk of vision loss. 4 Causes of ...click here to read more

Protecting your vision can start with food. A diet of natural foods for healthy eyes gives you the nutrients you need to nourish them, such as omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, lutein and vitamins C and E to help ward off age-related vision problems. When it comes to tips for better vision, regularly eating the right foods can improve eyesight ...click here to read more

Vision loss and suffering an injury from a slip and fall are two things nearly everyone fears about getting older. New research suggests that the two are related – the findings of a new study claim that with worsening vision, your risk of a slip and fall increase significantly. As 1 out of every 11 ...click here to read more

A new study has found that suffering from dry eye can slow down your reading rate and have an effect on daily activities. Dry eye occurs when the eye is unable to produce enough natural liquid to keep itself lubricated. Some of us experience this condition for short periods of time when allergy season arises, ...click here to read more

New research findings suggest that regular meditation may slow down progression of glaucoma. In the study, patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) showed significant improvements in both eye and overall health with regular meditation compared to the control group who did not meditate. Study lead investigator Tanuj Dada explained, “We know that chronic stress can ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive disease that causes blurring of the central vision. It is the leading cause of serious vision loss in patients over the age of 60. The illness inflicts millions of dollars in costs to healthcare systems around the world. There is currently no cure for the disease, but treatment options ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is a chronically progressive condition that can lead to permanent blindness. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Blindness from glaucoma is due to chronically raised intraocular pressure that results in damage to the optic nerve. A sub-category of glaucoma is referred to as normal tension glaucoma (NTG) because the ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is the most common cause of permanent blindness around the world. It is estimated to affect 70 million people globally. Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is one type of the condition that is characterized by an open, normal appearing anterior chamber angle but an increased intraocular pressure (IOP). There is currently no cure for ...click here to read more

Cataracts is the clouding of the lens of the eye. A person living with cataracts has a difficult time seeing as images appear foggy, blurry, or distorted. Picture looking through a window that is fogged up – that would give you some idea of how a cataracts patient sees the world. Cataracts can be removed ...click here to read more