The Effects of Smoking on Vision I doubt there's an article written that says that smoking is good for you....and this isn't one either. But many patients are not aware of the link between smoking and vision loss, as well as other eye issues. If you or someone you love needs one more reason … [Read more...]
Blue Eyes There are no blue pigments in the iris to make eyes blue. Blue eyes have low levels of melanin or brown pigment in the stroma of the iris (front portion of the iris) and the pigment epithelium (back surface of the iris).Just like when we see a blue sky, longer wavelengths of light do not … [Read more...]
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Healthy Diet for Maintaining Good Vision The first step in trying to maintain the health of your eyes is to eat a healthy balanced diet. Dark Green Vegetables Dark green vegetables such as spinach, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, and broccoli contain high levels of phytochemicals, luteins, … [Read more...]
CentraSight Telescopic Intraocular Lens The telescopic intraocular lens developed by VisionCare™ Ophthalmic Technologies and CentraSight is designed to help people who have lost their central vision from end-stage macular degeneration. It’s patterned after a telescope to give patients enough … [Read more...]
Low Vision is a term used to describe a visual state that is 'below normal'. Often people think someone is either blind or they are not blind. But there are many more people with Low Vision than there are people who are actually blind. This article will offer an understanding of Low … [Read more...]
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What is Eylea? Eylea is a recombinant fusion protein consisting of portions of human VEGF receptors formulated for intravitreal injection. It acts by providing a false receptor that binds VEGF-A and PIGF. How Does Eylea Work? Eylea works by inhibiting the vascular endothelial growth factor-A … [Read more...]
FDA Approves a New Treatment for Macular Degeneration The FDA approved a new treatment for improving the vision of people who suffer vision loss from severe macular degeneration. End-stage macular degeneration is the advanced form of age-related macular degeneration with severe loss of central … [Read more...]
What is a Macular Hole? A macular hole is a break or opening in the retina involving the macula. It is usually round in shape which is different from most peripheral retina breaks. What Causes a Macular Hole? In most cases it is idiopathic. It is more common as we age. Myopic eye, … [Read more...]
What is Macular Pucker? Macular pucker is known by several other names such as epiretinal membrane, macular wrinkle, cellophane maculopathy, epimacular membrane, and preretinal membrane. Macular pucker is characterized by a membrane on the surface of the macular portion of the retina … [Read more...]
What is Chloroquine? Chloroquine is an antimalarial drug. It is also used for other medical conditions. It is not exactly known how its mechanism of action works but it is suspected to inhibit certain enzymes from its interaction with DNA. Chloroquine Clinical Indications … [Read more...]
