Typically, people already know that diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke; but most people don’t know that diabetes can also affect your vision.
Category: Vision conditions
Myopia: A Global Public Health Concern
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that is rapidly becoming a significant public health concern globally.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. It is caused by high blood sugar due to diabetes. Anyone with diabetes is at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy.
Cataracts by the Numbers
Cataracts occur when proteins in the lens form into abnormal clumps, which enlarge gradually and interfere with vision by distorting or blocking the passage of light through the lens.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) by the Numbers
Age-related Macular Degeneration affects the central part of the retina. The disease can lead to central vision loss in one or both eyes.
What You Should Know About Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid eye disease is an immune-mediated disorder characterized by swelling, bulging, blurred vision and doubled vision.
Taking a Closer Look at the Eyes and the Heart
It has been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but new research suggests that the eyes may actually be the windows into the heart.
Hereditary and Genetic Eye Diseases – Know Your Family History
For many of us, researching our ancestral roots has become a favorite pastime. But did you know that understanding your family history can also be vital to maintaining good health?
Focusing on blindness
According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 2.2 billion individuals worldwide with vision impairment or blindness. In the U.S. alone, blindness or low vision affects more than 4.2 million Americans.
Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and the Connection to Eye Health
A visit to your eye care professional may give you clues about the health of your brain and reveal some early signs of various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
What is conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis, also known as “pink eye,” is a common eye disease. It is called “pink eye” because it can cause the white of the eye to become pink or red. It occurs when there is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva.