Back in 2015, Allen Zderad, a legally blind man from Minnesota, received a retinal prosthesis which gave him the opportunity to see again for the first time in a decade. What Caused the Man’s Blindness? Zderad, a patient at the Mayo Clinic, is affected by retinitis pigmentosa. Retinitis pigmentosa is an inherited condition that causes… Continue Reading »
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How Zika Virus Impacts the Eyes and Ocular Health
These days, everyone is consumed with the COVID-19 virus (and for good reason). But it wasn’t long before the Coronavirus pandemic struck that Zika virus dominated the news. What is Zika Virus? The Zika infection, usually transmitted by mosquito (less often through sexual intercourse), is rarely life threatening. The symptoms most commonly reported are: fever… Continue Reading »
He Solved Widespread Blindness in Preemies – Who Was He?
The late Dr. Arnall Patz, who passed away in 2010, is an ophthalmologist whose work deserves to be remembered. Although most people have never heard this doctor’s name, in the medical community he was extremely well-known and respected. The work of Dr. Patz resulted in the closure of two-thirds of the schools for the blind…. Continue Reading »
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease Through the Eyes
According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s nerve cells. This damage results in the loss of memory, thinking, and language skills, and also causes behavioral changes. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that there are 5.2 million people in the United States that suffer from this… Continue Reading »
Eye Health Can Help Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
During these dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re hearing more about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This is in large part due to the fact that “long haulers” — those who have trouble shaking the disease — often suffer from CFS. What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by… Continue Reading »
8 Inspiring Stories Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Every day, there are more cases of COVID-19 being reported and tragically more deaths. It’s a difficult time, and almost no nation is untouched by the tragedy. However, despite the sorrow, there have been stories of incredible gratitude, support, and generosity in the wake of this global health crisis. 8 Examples of Hope and Inspiration… Continue Reading »