Yoga is a physical discipline that boasts numerous health benefits, including improving your flexibility and muscle strength. It’s a good form of exercise during COVID-19 quarantine, as it can be done at home. And it’s good for your overall health – EXCEPT when it comes to glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease in which fluid… Continue Reading »
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Protecting Your Eyes During the Coronavirus Pandemic
There has been a lot of information in the news about COVID-19, the Coronavirus. You are probably aware that Coronavirus may be passed from one person to another when an infected person coughs or talks, since viral particles can flow from one person’s mouth or nose and be inhaled by nearby people. Similarly, the virus… Continue Reading »
Can Vitamins Improve Eyesight for AMD Patients?
There are many claims about vitamins improving eyesight and vision — especially in patients with AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration). AMD occurs when the macula, a part of the retina, is damaged. This is somewhat common as individuals age (especially past the age of 40). Over time, AMD causes central vision loss and the ability to… Continue Reading »
4 Ways Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Affect Your Eyes
Most people think of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) as a joint disease. But did you know that RA often causes eye complications that may result in inflammation, pain, and even loss of vision? Unfortunately, it’s true. But being informed about the danger to your eyes can help you manage complications before it’s too late. 4 Common… Continue Reading »
Fixing Cataracts and Glaucoma at the Same Time
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 »
7 Causes of Night Blindness (Poor Night Vision)
There are many possible causes of poor night vision, or at the extreme, night blindness, also known as nyctalopia. Symptoms of Night Blindness The sole symptom of night blindness is difficulty seeing in the dark. You’re more likely to experience night blindness when your eyes transition from a bright environment to an area of low… Continue Reading »