Useful Tips for Patients Taking Glaucoma Medication
For those of you taking glaucoma medication, here are 4 simple tips to help keep you on track with your treatment plan: 1. Be completely honest with your eye doctor about compliance with your eye drops so that they can customize your treatment plan to your lifestyle. Missing eye drops can worsen your Glaucoma. 2….
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How To Treat Dry Eye
Dry eye can be uncomfortable to deal with and make getting through your day difficult. Learning the causes of dry eye, how to treat it, and where to seek treatment will help you put an end to the annoyances of this condition. CAUSES OF DRY EYE Dry eye has a number of causes. Some of…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Fish, and Vitamin D rich Foods may have a Protective Role in AMD.
Eye Health,Medical News,Uncategorized,What's New
Understanding risk factors in AMD development and progression can help us prevent AMD or stop it from getting worse. Nutrition has shown to play a vital role in eye health and AMD, and this area of study is actively being researched today. Recent US studies including: The Women’s Health Study and the “Carotenoids in Age Related Eye…
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Corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet-A light in progressive keratoconus: Ten-year results
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CXL was effective in treating progressive keratoconus, achieving long-term stabilization of the condition. It was easy to perform, had a good safety profile, and reduced the need for corneal transplantation. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015 Jan;41(1):41-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.09.033.
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Keep Your Eyes Safe This Winter
While you probably know about the importance of eye protection during the sunny summer months, the winter can bring about a number of eye concerns as well — dry eye, photokeratitis and more. A study published in Archives of Dermatology even determined that out of thousands skiers and snowboarders surveyed, most only took minimal or…
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Can Menopause Affect Your Vision?
A study conducted by the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) found 61% of peri-menopausal and menopausal women suffer from evaporative dry eye – a condition that can result in light sensitivity and blurred vision. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available to offer relief from dry, burning eyes including artificial tear supplements, specific medications…
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Second-Eye Cataract Surgery Improve Quality of Life
Cataract surgery is the most common operation in the world, accounting for 19 million operations worldwide per year. These numbers are expected to increase significantly over the next decade as the over-65 population continues to grow. What’s more, Medcape Medical News reports that a recent study from a retrospective review of more than 600 patients…
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What your eyes can tell you about your Arthritis
Dye Eye Disease – dryness, pain or a gritty feeling in the eyes and blurred vision –is a common eye-related symptom of rheumatoid arthritis. The key to protecting your vision is an early and comprehensive diagnosis, so your doctor can offer a customized program to relieve the dry eye symptoms. Results of a recent clinic…
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Halloween Eyes
With October 31st just around the corner, now’s a better time than ever to talk about Halloween contact lenses. These decorative lenses definitely add an extra layer of detail to a costume, and can help one to really stand out from the crowd. Lenses like these can be bought cheaply at outlet stores and costume…
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Whole-Exome Sequencing and Autosomal Retinis Pigmentosa
Whole-exome sequencing is an innovative technique currently being used to discover genetic defects that cause retinal disease. As genetic screening technologies continue to rapidly accelerate, methods of preventative care are improving. Whole-exome sequencing is a very promising development for the field of ophthalmology, specifically with the discovery of mutations in the gene HK1 and its…
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