Exercise Your Eyes
Nowadays, our eyes are more frequently exposed to computer screens, mobile device screens and televisions where reading small text is a given. Over time, these practices can lead to eye fatigue and various premature vision problems. In order to prevent eyestrain and to give your eyes a break, there are several exercises to keep your […]
Computer/Screen Usage and Eye Health
Staring at a computer, tablet or mobile phone screen has become a large part of our daily life. Since our eyes are not designed to stare at a flickering screen for hours, the practice can result in a great deal of eye strain. Eye problems that are a result of computer use is called computer […]
How To Protect Your Eyes This Summer
This summer is a perfect time to think about properly protecting your eyes. Burned corneas are a very real risk during the summer and these tips will help you avoid it and a range of other summer-related eye problems. Use sun protection Sun protection is a must during summer. If you are going to be […]
10 Questions To Ask Your Doctor If You Have Macular Degeneration
Finding out that you have age-related macular degeneration is difficult. At this point, your best options are to learn as much as you can about the condition and to prepare for what lays ahead. Here are 10 questions that you should ask from your doctor: What type of macular degeneration do I have? Macular degeneration […]
Treatments for Macular Degeneration
Even with today’s advancements, macular degeneration cannot be 100% cured. However, there are several treatment options that can help slow down the disease’s progression to prevent severe vision loss. Dry macular degeneration is the more common form of age-related macular degeneration. Dry macular degeneration is also considered to be a less advanced form of the […]
How Can I Proactively Prevent Macular Degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness among the elderly. The condition often starts after the age of 60 and slowly causes patients to lose their central vision until they cannot recognize faces, drive or read. There is no foolproof method to prevent macular degeneration. However, there are many things that you can […]
What Are The Complications Associated With Macular Degeneration?
Being diagnosed with macular degeneration can be quite disheartening. The condition is not curable as of yet and can make various everyday tasks much more difficult. Aside from the loss of vision, there are many other complications associated with this condition. For starters, most people are not able to handle the inevitable vision loss that […]
What Are The Stages of Macular Degeneration?
Like most progressive diseases, macular degeneration or age related macular degeneration (AMD) also has a few stages. The condition almost always starts out as dry macular degeneration before it progresses on to become wet macular degeneration (or the advanced form). The majority of AMD patients have the dry form of the condition. It must be […]
Symptoms of Macular Degeneration
Age related macular degeneration or AMD often manages to go unnoticed until it becomes a severe problem. One of the main symptoms of this condition is a blurring in the center of your vision. In it’s developed stages, macular degeneration can result in blurry vision and an inability to identify fine details along with the […]
Caring for Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration occurs when the macula, the small central part of the retina, deteriorates as a person grows older. This condition is considered to be the most prominent cause of vision loss in those who are older than 60. Often referred to as age-related macular degeneration, the condition does not necessarily lead to total blindness. […]
