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The Symptoms and Causes of Peripheral Vision Loss
Peripheral vision affects many areas of our lives, including driving. It is also an integral part of team sports such as football and basketball. Unlike other visual problems, peripheral vision los...
Strong Link Found Between Visual Symptoms and Quality of Life
The eyes can be a good indicator of a person's overall physical and mental health. Visual symptoms can aid a physician in correctly diagnosing other physical and mental problems.
Best Test for Measuring Diabetes Control
In the twenty years that I've been in practice, I've witnessed a skyrocketing rate of Diabetes Mellitus. More than half of the diabetics in my practice are poorly controlled, and each week it seems...
Computer Vision Syndrome Poses Risk to Students' Vision
Children today are growing up as a computer generation. Along with the benefits of being computer savvy, there are risks of too much time in front of a monitor. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is ca...
New Treatment for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration in FDA Clinical Trials
The NeoVista Vidion ANV Therapy System is currently undergoing phase 3 clinical trials for FDA approval. The Vidion system is used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is an epim...
National Eye Institute Concerned that AMD Patients not taking Eye Vitamins
The journal Retinal Physician contained an article by Dr. Emily Chew, Deputy Director of The Division of Ophthalmology and Clinical Research at the National Eye Institute explaining why people do n...
Abdominal Surgery Could Cause Vision Changes
Many people suffering from obesity turn to gastric bypass surgery as a weight loss solution. The procedure is not without its risks and resulting problems. Vitamin deficiencies are a side effect of...
Link Found Between St. John's Wort Use and Cataracts
Many people suffering from depression turn to the herbal supplement, St. John's Wort, as a natural remedy. A new study, however, found a relationship between use of the herb and the development of ...
Obesity Is a Major Factor in Vision Loss
Obesity is a major risk factor in both the onset and progression of several sight-threatening conditions. Despite this, a majority of the public is unaware of the link between obesity and vision lo...