Glaucoma is an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye that causes gradual loss of sight. Many people have heard that marijuana lowers eye pressure, so naturally they want to know whether they should use it to treat their glaucoma. So what’s our verdict? Is Marijuana Good for Treating Glaucoma? Smoking or ingesting… Continue Reading »
The Danger of Seeing Double Vision (aka Diplopia)
Double vision, or Diplopia, is an eye problem that should never be ignored. Specifically, double vision is the perception of two images of a single object seen adjacent to each other (horizontally, vertically, or obliquely), or overlapping each other. Double vision is referred to as “monocular” when the doubled image is perceived by an eye… Continue Reading »
Dry Eyes: Everything You Need to Know
Many people experience the discomfort of dry eyes. Dry eyes occur when the eyes aren’t sufficiently moisturized, leading to burning, redness and irritation. Many Symptoms of Dry Eyes Moisture and lubrication are essential for proper vision and comfort. When there is a problem in the tear system, patients may have a range of symptoms, including:… Continue Reading »
Eye Care After Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
A recent study published in a Bariatric Surgery journal explained that patients who have undergone bariatric weight loss surgery (WLS) should take nutritional supplements to protect their eyes. Eye Risks After Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery can be life-saving. However, one of the drawbacks of these operations is that patients can develop nutritional deficiencies simply because… Continue Reading »
10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Getting Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that usually occurs after age 60. It progressively destroys the macula — the central portion of the retina — which impairs central vision. AMD is the Primary Cause of Vision Loss According to the blindness and visual impairment project of the World Health Organization, AMD is the… Continue Reading »
Can Cataract Surgery Actually Prolong Your Life?
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. This lens is responsible for focusing the light entering the eye onto the retina. Symptoms of a cataract may include: blurry vision double vision light sensitivity difficulty seeing at night seeing bright colors as faded or yellowish Cataract Surgery – Does it Increase… Continue Reading »