How Caffeine Affects Eye Disease and Causes Visual Disturbances
When it comes to eye health, researchers have found a link between caffeine and its impact on vision. Caffeine's ability to block adenosine receptors in both the brain and retinal…
How Sleep Apnea Affects Eyesight
Obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with floppy lid syndrome, glaucoma, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, retinal vascular occlusion, central serous retinopathy, papilledema, and exacerbation of diabetic retinopathy.Obstructive sleep apnea…
The 7 Truths about AMD
Your risk for AMD increases with age, but it is not inevitable or blinding. It is not curable, but can be prevented. Life is not over with a diagnosis of…
Should You Get a Genetic Test for Macular Degeneration?
Individuals diagnosed with mild to intermediate macular degeneration might benefit from genetic testing to assess their risk of progressing to the more severe and vision-threatening advanced form of the condition.…
Does Drinking Wine Help Prevent Eye Disease?
Resveratrol and Eye Disease Resveratrol, the naturally occurring plant compound in red wine often lauded for its health benefits, is believed to play a role in the potential prevention of…
Understanding Eyestrain and Headaches in Low Vision: Causes and Solutions
Eyestrain and headaches can be complex, arising from a blend of visual, physical, and mental stresses rather than a singular cause. For individuals with visual impairments, the experience differs due…
3 Best Supplements for Prevention of Macular Degeneration
The AREDS formula, lutein and zeaxanthin, and resveratrol stand out as the most recommended eye supplements for optimal eye health and the prevention and progression of AMD. Patients are always…
Research Update: A New Type of Retinal Implant
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How To Monitor For Progression of Macular Degeneration
The Amsler grid has been the standard self-monitoring test for the progression of eye disease, but there are apps and a home device that can help detect vision changes. Self-monitoring…
How Paleo, Vegetarian, and Gluten-free Diets Can Affect Eye Health
3 diets, Paleo, vegetarian, and gluten-free, which eliminate certain foods, how they may impact eye health. Deprived of an adequate amount of basic nutritional building blocks results in defects of…