vision loss.

In cases where standard prescription eyeglasses are not sufficient to help manage vision loss, there are a number of low vision optical devices to choose from. These devices can make a huge difference in the lives of those who struggle with seeing clearly. Low vision is common among the elderly since eyes change as we ...click here to read more

Ocular hypertension means the pressure in your eyes (intraocular pressure) is higher than it should be – if left untreated it could cause glaucoma and vision loss. This is why having your eye pressure measured during regular eye exams is so important. According to one ocular hypertension study, between 4.5 and 9.4 Americans aged 40 ...click here to read more

Macular degeneration was found to be linked to immune abnormalities beneath the retina. The new findings may help prevent vision loss associated with this eye condition. The researchers focused on two protective mechanisms compromised during the gradual onset of macular degeneration, which degrades and destroys central vision. The retinal pigment epithelium is a layer of ...click here to read more

For individuals with glaucoma – a condition leading to vision loss – researchers found that increased visual scanning behavior can improve their ability to drive and pass a driving test. To compensate for visual impairment, glaucoma patients can use increased scanning, especially frequent eye and head movements. Anthony Adams, O.D., Ph.D., editor-in-chief of Optometry and ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration, a condition that affects the eyes, can be stopped by carotenoids found in carrots. By now you have probably heard carrots are good for your eyes, but new findings really show that they can go a long way to stop age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that occurs ...click here to read more

Aging is a big factor when it comes to vision loss. Getting older can lead to such vision-related ailments such as macular degeneration and cataracts. But new research shows that age might come secondary as a major cause to vision loss. New research has linked socio-economic status to the wear and tear on our eyes. ...click here to read more

When it comes to keeping ourselves in good health, we’re given a lot of advice. Depending on where you get the advice from, a lot of it can be false. It can make it hard to tell fact from fiction when it comes to advice – because we start to believe it, the more we ...click here to read more

Over seven million people in the United States are at risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Up until now, treatments for this form of vision loss are limited, including options such as heat lasers or drugs.  However, these treatment options aren’t fool-proof and are, in many cases, both inconvenient and uncomfortable. Fortunately, there could ...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