In the intricate tapestry of our health, the threads of our well-being are interwoven, with each aspect influencing the other. One such fascinating connection exists between our eyes and our cardiovascular system, specifically...
Have you noticed clouding in either your own eyes or someone else’s? That would be cataract disease. This clouding in the eye’s lens lies behind the iris and the pupil, cataracts can develop in one or both eyes. At the start of...
Cataracts are often a natural part of aging. They occur when the lens in your eye becomes cloudy caused by the breakdown of proteins, over time, causing blurry vision along with other symptoms. While there is no medical...
Winter is a time to don cozy sweaters, attend seasonal events, and enjoy hot chocolate. But, according to an article in the journal Ophthalmology, it is also time for dry eyes (DE) as researchers found evidence of an apparent...
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects consumer spending to increase this year as Americans purchase Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations. The NRF adds that some of the most popular celebration plans include handing...
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness, especially in adults aged 60 and older, in the United States. An estimated 2.7 million Americans have glaucoma, a number the National Eye Institute expects to more than double...
If you are among the 34.2 million U.S. adults who have been diagnosed with any diabetes - Type 1, Type 2, or gestational – your body either makes an insufficient amount of insulin or improperly uses its production. That can...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults. It results from a damaged macula, the retina's central portion responsible for providing clear, sharp vision. The macula allows...
A cataract is a clouding of your eye’s natural lens, which often occurs due to a breakdown of proteins, impacting the lens’s ability to focus light rays onto the retina. It can occur in one or both eyes, typically with age,...
Cataracts are a clouding or yellowing of the usually transparent lens, located directly behind the iris. The lens must be clear to focus light onto the retina. However, certain factors can cause a cataract to form, decreasing the eye’s ability to focus. Early diagnosis and treatment by an experienced ophthalmologist are essential for preventing permanent […]
Eye floaters appear in your vision as small, dark spots, which cast shadows onto the retina. Because they are suspended in the vitreous – the gel-like fluid that fills your eyes – they frequently move along with your eye movements. They may also come and go. Eye floaters are extremely common and, in most cases, are […]
An estimated 61 million people are at risk of vision loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), yet about half do not schedule annual comprehensive eye exam appointments with their eye physicians. That oversight significantly increases the possibility of vision impairment or loss. Early detection and prevention are essential for healthy eyes. […]