According to a recent analysis of data from two major eye disease studies, adherence to the Mediterranean diet – high in vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil – correlates with higher cognitive function. Dietary factors also seem to play a role in slowing cognitive decline. Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of… Continue reading Diet May Help Preserve Cognitive Health
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The Latest News on Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a frightening vision condition that affects the optic nerve, and if the damage continues untreated, it can lead to blindness. But experts say there is reason for hope. “There are new medications and procedures to treat glaucoma,” said Dr. Andrea Zimmerman, a low vision specialist with the Lighthouse Guild in New York. Additionally,… Continue reading The Latest News on Glaucoma
An Eye Test for Alzheimer’s
Until now, it has been difficult to diagnose Alzheimer’s. But researchers have come up with an imaging device that can see signs of the illness within seconds. The non-invasive device reveals that small blood vessels in the back of the eye are altered in patients with Alzheimer’s. The same is true for patients who have… Continue reading An Eye Test for Alzheimer’s
Direct Injections into Eye Show Promise for Treating Visual Illness
Although most of us shiver at the idea of injecting medicine directly into the eye, that method may work better when it comes to treating the serious eye illness macular edema, research shows. The study, conducted by researchers at a number of institutes including Johns Hopkins and Mount Sinai, was published in the journal Ophthalmology.… Continue reading Direct Injections into Eye Show Promise for Treating Visual Illness
Scientists Seek to Better Protect The Eye from Glaucoma
Enhancing the protection of neurons in the eye may help in the battle against glaucoma, according to new research. Current glaucoma therapies work to reduce pressure in the eye by increasing outflow and/or reducing fluid production. Dr. Kathryn Bollinger, ophthalmologist, glaucoma specialist and retinal cell biologist, has come up with evidence that a good additional… Continue reading Scientists Seek to Better Protect The Eye from Glaucoma
“Nanosponges” May Someday Treat Potentially Blinding Eye Infections
In recent years, the number of eye surgeries for conditions including cataracts and glaucoma has dramatically increased and with it, so has the number of potentially blinding infections. Now, though, there may be a way to prevent those infections. In a new study, researchers demonstrate using a mouse model that engineered nanosponges can be used… Continue reading “Nanosponges” May Someday Treat Potentially Blinding Eye Infections
Five Reasons to Get An Eye Exam
August is National Eye Exam Month. Lighthouse Guild, the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization preventing vision loss and related health issues, encourages everyone to take care of their eyes and their overall health by getting regular eye exams. According to The National Eye Institute of Health, approximately 14 million people in the U.S., aged 12 years… Continue reading Five Reasons to Get An Eye Exam
Smartphones and Temporary Vision Loss
Doctors may have to start asking their patients about smartphone use when diagnosing vision or neurological problems, according to an article from the Mayo News Network. “I think if a person experiences a temporary loss of vision in one eye, that’s potentially a very important problem for which they should seek medical attention,” says Mayo… Continue reading Smartphones and Temporary Vision Loss
Telemedicine Could Fight Diabetes-Related Blindness
Eye exams using telemedicine could help patients in the U.S. who see them as an easy way to visit the eye doctor. And that could have significant health results: in England and Wales, diabetic retinopathy is no longer the leading cause of blindness there. Similar e-health programs could grow stateside, where diabetic retinopathy remains the… Continue reading Telemedicine Could Fight Diabetes-Related Blindness
Diabetes and Eye Disease
Diabetes affects other organs besides the kidneys. It often affects vision. Experts from the National Eye Institute share what diabetic eye disease is, and how it can be managed. Diabetic eye disease comprises a group of eye conditions that affect people with diabetes. These conditions include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema (DME), cataract, and glaucoma.… Continue reading Diabetes and Eye Disease
What Your Mouth Has to Do With Your Overall Wellbeing
Would you floss more often if you knew it could prevent erectile dysfunction? Would you brush your teeth better if it reduced your chances of a terrible disease like cancer or heart disease? What goes on inside your mouth has a direct impact to what goes on in the rest of your body. Dr. Susan… Continue reading What Your Mouth Has to Do With Your Overall Wellbeing
“2-in-1” Test Simplifies Retina Evaluations
Research published in February 2015 in The FASEB Journal suggests that a newly developed test can measure how well both the blood vessels and the light-sensing cells (photoreceptors) of the retina in the ye are working. A release from the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology reports that the study details a test developed… Continue reading “2-in-1” Test Simplifies Retina Evaluations
Senior Eye Health: The Facts and the Myths
Good vision is precious throughout life, but it’s especially important as we grow older. Having vision problems can make a difference in our ability to perform everyday tasks, and even to live independently. With so much information (both good and bad) available about health issues, it’s crucial to distinguish truth from myth. Here, the experts… Continue reading Senior Eye Health: The Facts and the Myths