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Farsightedness (also known as hyperopia) is a condition in which it is harder for someone to see objects close up than objects that are far away. In this article, we go over the basics of farsightedness. written by Ted Brumby
Having a regular eye examination at least once a year is essential for your eye health and, in some cases, for your general health as well.
written by David Berry
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can result in a loss of vision. This is why it’s so important to learn the facts and figures behind glaucoma including who is at risk, what the symptoms are, and what treatment options are available. written by Ted Brumby
Taking care of your eyes is just common sense. written by David Berry
Glaucoma is known to be the second leading cause of blindness. It refers to an eye disorder associated with the buildup of pressure inside of the eye. This pressure can cause damage to the optical nerve. written by Wally Singer
Many of us have heard of glaucoma but don’t know what it is. Learn what glaucoma is and what treatments are used to on its sufferers. written by Jamie Workman
Ophthalmologists can administer a variety of eye exams to check for visual impairments and eye diseases. Advances in vision care have provided fast, painless diagnostic options. written by Juliet Cohen
Glaucoma is not one disorder but a range of conditions in which the pressure inside the eye becomes too high. Glaucoma leads to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers. written by -- --
Mangosteen is one of the ‘superfruits’. The term ‘superfruit’ refers to a fruit that is very rich in nutrients, has strong antioxidant properties, and a good taste. Other superfruits are the acai and goji berries, and the noni fruit. Pomegranate also falls into the category, as well as the blueberry, cranberry and grape. What is the background of the mangosteen, and how could it be good for you? written by peter hutch
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. written by Corwin Brown
There are two major types of glaucoma: open-angle glaucoma and acute closed-angle glaucoma. Most glaucoma patients have open-angle glaucoma. There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of open-angle glaucoma. The first sign is usually loss of vision, which is why the disease is sometimes referred to as the "sneak thief of sight." Vision loss caused by glaucoma cannot be restored. written by David Cowley
To better understand the disease of glaucoma, we do well to think about how the eye is structured in the first place. Behind the actual eyeball that we can see is a series of nerves that translate the light we take in through the eye into electrical impulses that then travel to the brain. The brain descrambles these impulses and reads them as sight. written by peter hutch
Treatment for glaucoma aims to lower the internal pressure of the eye and prevent any loss of vision, or any further deterioration in vision. Options include medicine given as eye drops, laser treatment and surgery written by peter hutch
Glaucoma is a disease of the major nerve of vision, called the optic nerve. The optic nerve receives light from the retina and transmits impulses to the brain that we perceive as vision written by peter hutch
Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye conditions where the pressure within your eye is raised to such a degree that the optic nerve becomes damaged and you begin to lose your vision. If it's treated early, the complications of glaucoma can be prevented. written by Juliet Cohen
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is caused by a rapid or sudden increase in pressure inside the eye. It is also called intraocular pressure. There are several types of glaucoma. Angle closure glaucoma is caused by a malformation of the eye's drainage structures. written by Richard Bean
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