Blood pressure is one of the most important health indicators, and untreated high blood pressure can lead to many different medical conditions throughout the body, including deadly strokes and heart attacks. The link between the eyes and high blood pressure Most people don’t think about their eyes when it comes to their blood pressure, but…
Any method of glaucoma surgery centers on reducing pressure in the eye in order to decrease or prevent optic nerve damage. However, most of the methods that are used to accomplish this involve major surgery and are highly invasive. While these glaucoma treatments are typically quite effective, the methods can lead to many potential complications.…
Macular degeneration is a common type of degenerative eye disease that affects millions of Americans. It is also frequently called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), because it is far more likely to develop in people as they get older, especially once they reach 50 years old. Macular degeneration is caused by the eventual thinning of the…
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, and most people think about it in terms of the joint pain that is commonly associated with the condition. However, there are many other ways that arthritis can affect your physiological functions, including those related to the eyes. This is especially true when it comes to rheumatoid…
For those living in the Jacksonville area, they know how strong the sun can be during summer. While you most likely know that you should always wear sunglasses outdoors in summer to protect your eyes from sunlight, did you know that this is also important in winter? Keep the following tips in mind, so you…
Far too many of us go through our daily lives without thinking of the dangers of eye injuries associated with everyday tasks. This October, educate yourself about the risks of eye injuries in the home and learn how you can take precautions to avoid damage to your vision. Understand the risk of eye injury Most…
Almost everyone is spending more time staring at their phone these days. From navigation and texting to FaceTime video streaming, the time we are spending on our phones has dramatically increased over the last decade. But all this additional time is having a serious impact on our eye health. We’ve put together some of the…
While Glaucoma is a very common eye condition that people are aware of, many are unaware of how it works and the seriousness of the condition. It’s important to understand this group of eye diseases and what you should do in order to protect your eyesight from long-term damage. Glaucoma actually refers to a group…
Heterochromia is a somewhat rare condition in which there are variations of color in the iris of one or both eyes. It is estimated that around one in six people have it, although in some cases it may be barely discernible so an individual may not even realize that they have it. A common misconception…
Summer is one of the best times of the year, as it usually brings vacations, outdoor festivals, and afternoons spent lounging at the pool. All of this fun in the sun means you need to protect yourself, and it’s not just sunburns you need to watch out for.
