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Category Archives: Eye Health

Three technologies improving quality of life for those with low vision, blindness

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

Red bloodshot eyes: Causes and cures

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 cell-culture system for age-related macular degeneration may lead to better treatment

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

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National AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month: Low vision in elderly, AMD home remedies, depression, quality of life

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

Natural remedy helps improve your vision

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

Experimental drug may lead to simpler treatment of macular degeneration

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

Is your vision at risk?

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

National Glaucoma Awareness Month: Obstructive sleep apnea, glaucoma risk reduction, and yoga positions

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

Quality of life in low vision patients can be improved with home-based visual rehabilitation

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

Diabetic retinopathy-induced vision loss can be blocked with anti-inflammatory molecule: Study

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