Research from Johns Hopkins University indicates a worrisome increase in vision loss among Americans over the age of 40. The rate has gone up 23% since 2000, according to the report commissioned by Prevent Blindness America (PBA) and the U.S. National Eye Institute (NEI). Details were presented to an eye health summit in Washington, D.C. Some of the key conclusions, reported by MedicalNewsToday.c
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Vision loss on the rise in U.S.
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3972 days ago (Editorial)NICE gives green light to treatment for wet AMD in final guidance
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3972 days ago (Editorial)
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published final guidance recommending aflibercept solution for injection as an option for treating wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are an estimated 26,000 new cases of wet AMD in the UK each year. Risk factors include increasing age, cigarette smoking (smokers having a 3.6 times greater risk of developing age-relat
Burning Eyes
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3972 days ago (Editorial)
Burning eyes is generally a symptom of another problem that is lurking. It’s the most common symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome, as well as other conditions such as Blepharitis, Pink Eye and allergies. However, there are many other reasons why one suffers from a burning sensation within their eyes and one of the most prevalent is a foreign substance. In most cases, once the irritant or cause is taken o
Broken Blood Vessel in the Eye
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3976 days ago (Editorial)
Also known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage, a broken blood vessel in the eye is typically a harmless condition that clears up within one to three weeks. Subconjunctival is the term used to describe the space located just beneath the conjunctiva (the clear surface of your eye). The term hemorrhage refers to the breakage of tiny blood vessels. Most people do not realize they have a broken blood ves
Ophthalmologists Advise Seniors to Be Aware of the Dangers of Ignoring Cataract Symptoms
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3976 days ago (Editorial)
In support of Cataract Awareness Month in August, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is urging seniors and their caregivers to be aware of the dangers of ignoring the symptoms of cataracts, a leading cause of visual impairment that will affect more than half of all Americans by the time they are 80 years old. Delaying diagnosis and treatment of age-related cataracts can increase seniors' risk
Face Identification Accuracy Is in the Eye (and Brain) of the Beholder
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3976 days ago (Editorial)
Though humans generally have a tendency to look at a region just below the eyes and above the nose toward the midline when first identifying another person, a small subset of people tend to look further down -- at the tip of the nose, for instance, or at the mouth. However, as UC Santa Barbara researchers Miguel Eckstein and Matthew Peterson recently discovered, "nose lookers" and "mouth lookers"
UK Festival-Goers Encouraged To Protect Their Eyes This Summer
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3976 days ago (Editorial)
The thousands of Brits taking advantage of the sun by visiting festivals this summer are being warned to protect their eyesight from over exposure to UV rays by independent opticians. An estimated 135,000 people attended Glastonbury alone this year and thousands more are gearing up to attend the biggest events of the summer calendar, including Global Gathering at the end of July, V fest in August
Ways to Reduce Risk of Glaucoma
Posted by Praveen (#2) 3976 days ago (Editorial)
There is no cure for glaucoma; treatment usually slows the progression of the disease. To reduce high eye pressure, practice a healthy lifestyle with these natural ways that help you maintain good vision.
Prevent Diabetes: Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels: the American Diabetes Association says. In order to reduce high eye pressure, it is best to avoid foods that cause your insulin levels to rise
Prevent Diabetes: Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels: the American Diabetes Association says. In order to reduce high eye pressure, it is best to avoid foods that cause your insulin levels to rise