Glaucoma is an eye condition that can rob you of your vision. It is the result of high pressure within your eye. More than 4 million people in the United States have glaucoma, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, but only about half of them know it. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness. The
You may already know that dehydration can cause you to become seriously ill, but did you know that it could also affect the health of your eyes? How Dehydration Affects Your Body Water is a critical element of your body – every cell depends on getting enough fluids to survive. Dehydration robs your tissues and
Doctor Profile – Kimberly Riordan, OD Meet Dr. Riordan Kimberly Riordan, OD, graduated magna cum laude from Ball State University with a B.S. in biology and plans to attend the Illinois College of Optometry. After receiving her doctorate of optometry, she moved to Daytona Beach, Florida, to complete her residency in primary care at the
Want to do everything that you can to prevent the possibility of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration? A well balanced diet can help that! “New research shows that 60% of people are unaware that what we consume has an impact on our eye health, with another 20% believing that changing your diet won’t affect your
