Tag archive: eye health
Ultra Violet Light Dangers
Ultra Violet Light Ultra violet light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum from the sun that we cannot see. The rays are invisible and can burn the skin, damage the eyes and cause skin cancer. There are two types of UV rays, ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). Both can harm the eyes…
New Treatment for Dry Macular Degeneration
Is treatment on the horizon for dry macular degeneration? Currently there are approximately 29 million people worldwide suffering from dry macular degeneration, over the next 2 decades that number is expected to double. The treatments for dry macular degeneration however have been non-existent. As an eye care provider our only hope was to make sure…
Eye Emergency – Optometrist or Emergency Room?
Eye Emergency Eye related emergency room visits are often times misdiagnosed because emergency rooms do not have the specialized equipment to properly diagnose eye related disorders. Patients have found themselves returning to their eye care specialist after emergency room visits in order to receive more accurate care for their eye emergency. We also know that…
The Eye Dangers of Ultraviolet Light
Dangers of Ultraviolet Light on Your Eyes? Did you know that macular degeneration and cataracts may be caused by exposure to ultraviolet light rays? For years it has been known that wearing sunglasses helps protect the eyes from damage. Unfortunately, many people don’t wear adequate sun protection. Here are a few facts about the danger…
Hypertension Eyesight Problems?
Hypertension Eyesight Problems? Hypertension can have a devastating effect on the blood vessels that supply blood to different organs of the body and the eyes are as vulnerable as any part of the body. Did you know the eyes are the only place in the body that you can see your blood vessels in their…
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