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Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in individuals over the age of 60. Also called age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD), it occurs due to a breakdown of the normal retina structures and accumulation of waste products, known as drusen, in the center of the retina, …
Independence Day is right around the corner, and with this holiday comes parades, backyard barbeques, and of course, fireworks shows. And while playing with fireworks in your own backyard may sound like fun, thousands of people are injured by fireworks per year, many of whom are children. Most fireworks injuries …
Our upper and lower eyelids are both essential to our vision and play a significant part in defining our beauty. However, over time the aging process, environment, genetics, and life take their collective toll. This results in changes to the tone, texture, and elasticity of the skin and, in some …
April 28th is World Day of Safety and Health at work. This day is meant to bring awareness about global safety in the workplace and to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. The focus of this day is to remind all of us of ways to stay healthy …
Every 13 minutes an emergency room in the U.S. treats a sports-related eye injury. These injuries range from corneal abrasions and bruising of the eyelid to internal eye injuries such as retinal detachments and internal bleeding. The good news is that the vast majority of these injuries are easily preventable …
Most people only have a comprehensive eye exam every 2 years to ensure healthy eyes and sharp vision. Those with medical conditions such as diabetes, or other ocular disorders, previous eye trauma or surgery, high prescriptions, or a family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration will need to see their …
Do you know what to do when hot grease or oil splashes into your eyes? Do you know the best way to stop your eyes from burning when you get the juices from a hot pepper in them? Kitchen accidents are relatively common, even though many of them are highly …
Most eye makeup is relatively safe when used properly. However, under certain circumstances, makeup can lead to infection or injury of the eye. In rare cases, women have been temporarily or permanently blinded by an infection resulting from the use of eye makeup. The following tips can help prevent eye …
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. In the United States, primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common form of glaucoma and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in African Americans. Unfortunately, the disease process is asymptomatic until advanced loss of peripheral vision occurs very late …