Category Archives: Eye Health

Our eyes are arguably one of the most important bodily organs. They allow us to see, which is enough of a reason to shelter them from harm. However, more than 2.5 million eye injuries occur in the U.S., with about 50,000 people permanently losing their vision. This is the reason why October has been designated ...click here to read more

Are you concerned about your vision? If so, you are not alone. In fact, failing vision is a top concern for many aging adults. Vision is an important aspect of well-being. Being able to see allows you to be independent, explore the world, and learn new things. When vision is impaired, it can leave individuals ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness if left untreated, and despite receiving treatment, about 10 percent will still lose their vision. Currently, there isn’t a cure for glaucoma, with current treatment methods focused on slowing its progression and controlling symptoms. However, new research out of Macquarie University in Australia may have found a way ...click here to read more

Over three million Americans are living with glaucoma, an eye condition that results in damage to the optic nerve that is responsible for providing us with the ability to see. Most people affected by the condition are over the age of 60, which is partly because glaucoma is an insidious disease that is commonly diagnosed ...click here to read more

It has been documented that hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of cognitive impairment. New research suggests that vision loss may share the same link. The study looked at data collected from two large American studies and the researchers found that seniors who had difficulties seeing objects from a distance were two to ...click here to read more

Getting older is often characterized by graying hair, more free time, and living your life in relative ease at your golden years. But getting older also means that your health is more delicate, as your body is unable to maintain itself as it once did. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision ...click here to read more

Puffy eyes, or bags under the eyes, can occur for numerous reasons, and can even be hereditary. Puffy eyes are commonly associated with weakening of the muscles supporting the eyelids brought on by aging. As a result, fat that supports the eyes moves to the lower eyelids, making them look puffy. Fluid may also accumulate ...click here to read more

Take a look in the mirror and focus on the white part of your eyes. Is this part simply white or do you notice freckles? If you have freckles on the white part of your eye then you are part of the 60 percent of the population who does. These “freckles” are actually clusters of ...click here to read more

Having puffy bags under the eyes is often considered to be a sign of poor health and simply appears unattractive. It occurs due to mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes that have a tendency to occur as we age. This is partly because surrounding eye tissue and muscles weaken as the years go by. ...click here to read more

Visual snow is a relatively rare condition due in part to many affected individuals not being aware they have it. It is the subtle perception of a “visible snow” over your entire field of vision, similar to static noise that you see on a TV screen. The condition is said to be more visible over ...click here to read more

Probably one of the oldest bits of advice you remember hearing is to eat carrots because they will help improve your vision and eyes. You probably ate more carrots because of it and you may have even told your friends, children, and co-workers about this too. But did you ever stop to think whether it ...click here to read more

Although sitting too close to the television won’t affect your vision, there are other habits you probably do on the daily that can. The eyes are very sensitive, so it doesn’t take much to cause damage or even infection, which can have serious consequences on your vision. So, you will want to avoid the following ...click here to read more

With advancing innovation in medicine, people are living longer and healthier lives. This means that for the first time in human history, the elderly population is the biggest it has ever been. As great as modern medicine can be, it still has its limitations. As people continue to live well into their golden years, researchers ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by in the world of medical news, and here at Bel Marra, we have taken the time to compile a list of the best articles for your weekly health news round-up. You’ll find a ton of interesting health topics to catch you up. Simple way to improve your memory It’s important ...click here to read more