As the technological world continues to advance around us all, the likelihood of artificial intelligence (AI) integrating into our society is quickly becoming more than just a feasible idea. In fact, a recent study published in Ophthalmology’s April Edition has even confirmed that physicians utilizing artificial intelligence systems are significantly more effective in terms of… Read More >
Stem Cell Treatment for Dry AMD Moves Closer to Human Trials
Age-related macular degeneration is the number one most common cause of vision loss in the United States. It affects more than 10 million Americans throughout the country, over twice the number of patients with cataracts and glaucoma combined, and is considered one of the worst ocular diseases a person can get. There are two different… Read More >
Eye-Opening Study: Relationship Between Glaucoma and Poor Sleep
Between 2005 and 2008, more than 6,500 patients in the U.S. over the age of 40 participated in a nationwide survey to help determine the connection, if any, between poor sleep and glaucoma. The patients were of course thoroughly examined first, using fundus photography to confirm damage to the optic nerve, as well as automated… Read More >
Mindfulness Meditation May Help Fight Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a serious condition that can greatly affect the quality of life of those who have it. If not managed properly, excessive pressure inside the eye can even cause optic nerve damage, which can result in reduced vision or even total blindness. In fact, of the more than 65 million people around the world… Read More >
Dry Eye Can Affect More Than the Eye
When you think of dry eye, you likely think of red, irritated eyes and commercial eye drops promising relief. However, what you may not know is that dry eye is actually a complex disease that frustrates and impacts the lives of more than 30 million people throughout the United States. It has numerous different causes… Read More >
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
To protect the vision of those living with diabetes and to bring awareness to the importance of guarding your vision, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recognizes observances dedicated to raising the awareness of issues affecting eye health. November has been designated as Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and… Read More >
September is Healthy Aging Month
September is Healthy Aging Month. To remind us all of the importance of caring for our vision as a vital aspect of overall health, the American Academy of Ophthalmology presents a series of monthly health observances throughout the year to highlight important issues that affect our sight at every stage of life. September has been… Read More >
How to Stay in Shape to Protect Your Eyes
Throughout our lives, it’s important to stay active and eat well to protect and maintain optimum health. Regular exercise is great for your heart and for building strong muscles and dense bones, and good nutrition supports immune function and the development of healthy tissue. Keeping fit and practicing good self care is important for healthy… Read More >
Choose High Vitamin-C Foods Over Supplements to Cut Cataract Risk by 33%
Cataracts develop in our eyes as we age and slowly cloud the lens of the eye, eventually causing blindness. Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness, and cataract removal surgery is the most widely performed surgical procedure in the United States. Despite the advances in surgical techniques, and the pervasiveness of cataract surgery, the… Read More >
Causes of Conjunctivitis and How to Treat it
By the time we reach adulthood, it has happened to most of us. Our eyes become red, swollen, sore, and crusty. The likelihood is that you have developed conjunctivitis, an irritation of the conjunctiva, the mucus membrane that covers the front of the eye. Commonly known as “pink eye”, this condition can be caused by… Read More >