Cataracts and glaucoma are two of the more common ailments that affect the eyes of aging individuals. While there are treatment options for each of these conditions, there is also a surgical procedure which allows for the treatment of both conditions simultaneously. Fixing Glaucoma Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve. It… Continue Reading »
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Common Activities May Decrease Your Risk of Visual Impairment
A study published in the journal Ophthalmology examined the effects of a number of common everyday activities on eye health over time. Researchers from the University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine analyzed data from a study that followed nearly 5,000 participants between 43 and 84 years of age between 1988 and 2013. The study looked… Continue Reading »
How Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Affects the Eyes
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or SJS is a rare but serious disorder in which the skin and mucous membranes react to a medication or infection. The most common cause is an adverse allergic drug reaction. Sulfa drugs have often been implicated in SJS. In this post, we’ll take a look at the symptoms and treatment of Stevens-Johnson… Continue Reading »
Beware of Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments to Treat the Eyes
A recent news report documented the cases of three elderly women who were blinded after getting stem cells derived from fat tissue at a Florida clinic in hopes of treating their macular degeneration. Stem Cell Treatments for the Eyes Have Not Been Approved by the FDA The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) urges the public… Continue Reading »