Author RSSNew Treatment for Diabetic Eye Complications
Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States with more then 26 million Americans currently suffering with this serious disease. The most common of the eye complications are bleeding in the retina and macular swelling. Diabetic retinopath...
A Good Alternative To LASIK Eye Surgery
When it comes to refractive surgery, the two best options are LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) or PRK (photorefractive keratectomy). LASIK will result in a faster healing time, but may present more secondary complications. In addition, not al...
Reversing Destructive Eye Diseases Maybe Just a Supplement Away
Americans have pursued a never ending search for nutrients, and supplements in an effort to improve ocular health and prevent eye diseases. While many advertized items have little or no actual benefit, there are some that have been shown to be helpful, an...
Pupil Disorders Can Reveal Imminent Brain Disease
When a patient walks through the door, the eye care professional must immediately begin evaluating the integrity of that patient; the way s/he carries themselves, their speech pattern, facial features, clarity of their eyes, position of their eyes, signs ...
There Is Vision After Cataract Surgery
The evolution of cataract surgery has changed significantly over the years. It began with simply opening a large wound to remove the cataract, and then closing the hole leaving a void where the natural lens was. The only way a patient could then see was w...
10 Vital Issues Required in the Management of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a silent disease that always results in blindness if not properly treated. There are several types of glaucoma, but all are a result of increased pressure within the eye, and a corresponding decrease in blood flow to the optic nerve. Like most...
A Potentially Devastating Lid Infection
The lid is a very complex, and important structure. It has multiple functions that require a constant flow of fluids, and physiological maintenance. Disruption of any part of this mechanism can, and often does result in disease, pain and the possibility o...
The Long Term Complications of Radial Keratotomy
Radial Keratotomy (RK) has been referred to by some as the "Grand Father" of Refractive Surgery. It involved making radial incisions in the cornea some times as deep as 80% of the total corneal thickness in an attempt to flatten the tissue. Astigmatism wa...
Diabetic Drug Key to Preventing Blindness
Diabetes is a systemic disease that can, and often affects many areas of the body. The search for a cure has been long, and difficult, and to date the only therapy has been to manage the condition and treat the symptoms. While better blood glucose control...
A Highly Effective Treatment for Dry Eyes
The incidence of dry eyes in America has grown dramatically over the past decade as the environment has changed, and the average age of Americans has increased. As such, new and better therapeutic alternatives are required to treat this chronic and potent...
Sand of the Sahara, A LASIK Complication
LASIK is a refractive surgical procedure that reshapes the cornea to focus light on to the retina. It is performed by creating a flap in the epithelium (outer) layer of the eye with either a lathe or laser, called Intralase. The underlying tissue is then ...
New Lens Implants Can Correct Astigmatism after Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. The lens becomes yellow or opaque preventing light and images from reaching the retina. They most frequently affect older patients, but may appear in younger individuals as well. While the most comm...
Gene Therapy to Restore and Improve Vision
Reduced vision, or even blindness my exist for an individual for a number of reasons. Treatment will depend on what the cause is, and how effective the treatment will be. Conventional, non invasive treatment has always been eye glasses, or contact lenses ...
Over The Counter Medication Complications
Over the counter remedies are all thought to be very safe; since a doctor's prescription is unnecessary. That however, is not true. All medications, whether they are prescribed or not, have side effects, and can react with other pharmacological entities. ...
Vitamin Supplements for Cataract Prevention, Proceed With Caution
In an effort to stay healthy, and prevent disease many of us have been taking vitamins. When examining the physiology of our eyes, it makes sense in certain instances to supplement our diets, and improve the metabolism of tissues. There are several pro...