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Glaucoma Awareness Month - Symptoms and Treatments
Dec 30
Glaucoma affects more than three million people in the U.S., according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, yet many people are unaware that they have the disease. Glaucoma Awareness Month, observed every January, draws attention to the symptoms of this disease, helping countless people avoid vision loss.
Do You Suffer From Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Dec 30
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may affect your vision as you grow older, causing a blank or blurry spot in the center of your vision. The eye disease is the primary cause of vision loss in people who are 50 or older, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy
Dec 30
Diabetes may increase your risk of developing several serious eye diseases, whether you have Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Without prompt treatment, an eye disease may damage your vision or even cause blindness.
Diagnosing and Treating Corneal Disease
Dec 30
Blurriness, pain, sensitivity to light, and other eye symptoms can occur if you have a disease that affects your cornea. The clear, curved layer of tissue covers your iris and pupil and focuses light rays on to the retina at the back of your eye.
Can Retinal Disease Be Treated By Gene Therapy?
Dec 30
Retinal diseases are notoriously hard to treat. The diseases, many of them inherited, cause cells in the retina to degenerate or die.
Have You Heard These Cataract Myths?
Dec 30
When enough people repeat misinformation about cataracts, myths tend to be regarded as the truth. June is Cataract Awareness Month and it's the perfect time to examine the myths and facts regarding cataracts and cataract surgery.
Common Age-Related Vision Problems
Dec 30
No matter how attentive you are with the care of your body, signs of aging are inevitable. Hair begins to turn to gray, joints ache, and dropping a few extra pounds becomes much more challenging. Aging also affects your eyes, causing vision changes and an increased risk of several eye diseases. As you get older, a few of these things may happen.
6 Common Eye Procedures
Dec 30
Do you have vision problems due to an eye disease or condition or want to see better without eyeglasses or contact lenses? Your ophthalmologist offers a variety of eye procedures that will help you protect or improve your eyesight.
How to Treat Dry Eye
Dec 30
You're more likely to suffer from dry eye if you don't make enough tears or the tears you make are low quality. Although the condition can be very uncomfortable, home remedies and treatments provided by your ophthalmologist can ease your discomfort.
What Is Strabismus and How Can It Be Treated
Dec 30
Strabismus occurs when the eyes aren't properly aligned. Commonly called "crossed eyes," the condition affects about four percent of the U.S. population, according to the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.