Category Archives: Eye Health

Glaucoma, according to WHO, is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, next to cataracts. An estimated three million Americans have glaucoma, but only half of them are aware of it. Everyone is at risk of developing glaucoma, from babies to older adults. Glaucoma damages the eye’s optic nerve, leading to vision loss ...click here to read more

If you’re concerned about your vision as you age, there is one thing you can do to keep it as healthy as possible. Sure, eating well, exercise, not smoking, and regular eye exams all work to help you maintain your vision, but this one thing that researchers uncovered that can protect your vision will surprise ...click here to read more

A detached retina occurs when the retina moves away from its normal position. This can be the result of a tear, break, or hole. When the vitreous gel pulls loose—this is a clear gel inside of the eye and in front of the retina—it can exert traction on the retina. If the retina is already ...click here to read more

While they are both degenerative eye diseases, glaucoma and cataract are different. Here we provide you with an overview of glaucoma vs. cataract. Well over two million Americans currently suffer from glaucoma, and by the age of 80, over half of those living in the U.S experience cataract. What is the difference between glaucoma and ...click here to read more

Fuchs’ dystrophy affects the cornea, over time causing decline in vision due to corneal edema and clouding. Fuchs’ dystrophy is an eye disease that occurs when the innermost layers of corneal cells begin to change. This layer of cells is responsible for the maintenance of proper fluid in the cornea. Known as the endothelium, it ...click here to read more

Save Your Vision Month has been observed annually in the month of March beginning in 2005. It is a month to spread awareness about the importance of eye health and serves as a reminder to get your eyes tested. This week, we published several articles on eye health including topics for better eye health. These ...click here to read more

Panuveitis or diffuse uveitis is part of a group of diseases that affect the part of the eye called the uvea. Sadly, it can lead to vision loss. Uveitis that impacts all regions of the uvea, including the iris, ciliary body, and choroid is the best panuveitis definition. Panuveitis is actually one of four types ...click here to read more

Diabetic retinopathy refers to damage to the blood vessels of the eye retina due to diabetes. The condition is progressive and results in a gradual weakening of eyesight, at times causing complete vision loss. While this predominantly affects patients suffering from type 1 diabetes, approximately 60 percent of those suffering from type 2 diabetes also ...click here to read more

Memory loss and dementia risk could be detected by observing the eyes of a patient, according to a new study. The study that discovered the link was carried out by researchers to find out whether there was a link between retinal damage and cognitive decline. The idea was based on the similarity between the blood ...click here to read more

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease experienced by those with diabetes. Unmanaged diabetes can cause complications to the blood vessels of the light sensitive tissue in the back of the eye – the retina. Diabetic retinopathy in its early stages may be symptomless and only mild vision impairments may be noticed. This can be confused ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness. As the name entails, our vision begins to decline as a result of aging. Unfortunately, you can’t stop the aging process, but you can control other factors that can contribute to vision loss, which can slow down the progression of AMD. Here are seven ways ...click here to read more

Neovascular glaucoma (NVG) is a form of glaucoma in which new blood vessels close the angle of the eye. The angle of the eye is the angle between the iris and the cornea. The iris is the colored part of the eye and the cornea is the clear layer of cells covering the eye. NVG ...click here to read more

Anterior uveitis is one of four different forms of a disease that causes about 10 percent of blindness cases. While it can be mild and non-threatening for some people, for others, it comes with symptoms that require swift medical attention. Uveitis falls into one of these categories: intermediate, posterior, panuveitis, or anterior. Here, we outline ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is an eye disease where high fluid-pressure damages the optic nerve, causing deterioration of vision. While it is treatable, prognosis depends on timely detection and the severity of the condition. Since damage to the optic nerve is permanent, the condition is usually progressive and can even lead to a complete loss of vision. However, ...click here to read more