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age-related macular degeneration
The overlooked effects of menopause on the eyes
The huge decrease in estrogen levels in the body during menopause affects different tissues in the body and that includes the eyes.
age-related macular degeneration
Possible link between vision issues and Alzheimer's
Dementia is on the rise in the United States so a top priority for doctors is finding risk factors that can be addressed and hopefully mitigated.
glaucoma
Detecting glaucoma with "smart" contact lenses
Glaucoma occurs when the optic nerve becomes damages. The optic nerve connects the brain to the eye and almost 3 million Americans deal with the disease.
glaucoma
Ocular negative pressure therapy being explored as treatment for open-angle glaucoma
An FDA advisory panel recently gave a green light to Balance Ophthalmics Inc to continue studies of their Fsyx Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump (Fsyx OPAP) as a potential treatment for open-angle gla...
glaucoma
BELKIN Vision announces FDA approval of new glaucoma laser device
With more than 3.6 million patients in the United States living with a diagnosis of glaucoma, this new laser offers the first and only contactless laser for glaucoma.
glaucoma
Digestive tract bacteria linked to progressive vision loss in some glaucoma patients
Doctors have been mystified by glaucoma patients who progressively continue to lose vision despite treatment.
cataract surgery
Fewer cases of glaucoma after cataract surgery for patients who receive blue-light filtering IOLs
A study recently published in the Journal of Glaucoma highlights the potential benefits of blue-light filtering IOLs in reducing cases of glaucoma post-cataract surgery.
cataract surgery
5 Ways Vision is Affected by Diabetes
It's critical that diabetic patients understand how the disease could affect the eyes.
caffeine
How that cup of coffee can affect your eyes
Grabbing a cup of coffee is a morning ritual for 2 out 3 Americans. But does this daily habit pose a problem for our vision?