Category: Retinal Conditions
- February 20, 2025
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk Factors You Need to Know
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in adults aged 50 years and older. While AMD might not always be …
- November 21, 2024
How Diabetes Affects Vision: The Connection Between Blood Sugar and Eye Health
Diabetes can impact many parts of the body, including the eyes. If left untreated, consistently high blood sugar can lead to permanent vision loss or …
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- August 29, 2024
3 Things You Should Never Do if You Have Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people with diabetes. Over time, too much sugar in your blood …
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- February 28, 2024
Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss among people aged 50 and older. It affects the macula, the part of the …
- January 24, 2024
Smoking & Age-Related Macular Degeneration: What Patients Need to Know
Did you know? : Research suggests that the development of age-related macular degeneration is four times more likely in smokers than non-smokers. …
- November 13, 2023
Navigating Diabetic Eye Disease: What Patients Should Know
November is recognized as Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month ), providing an opportune moment to acknowledge its global public health implications. …
- October 30, 2023
Retinal Neovascularization: Mechanisms and Treatment Approaches
Neovascularization, a common and serious characteristic of several retinal conditions, involves the development of new blood vessels to compensate …
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- September 25, 2023
Lifestyle Modifications for Diabetic Retinopathy: Diet, Exercise, and Blood Sugar Control
If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you may be at risk for diabetic retinopathy . If untreated, this condition can lead to serious vision …
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- August 28, 2023
How to Recognize Vision Problems in Children and What You Can Do
Vision problems can adversely affect a child’s development and well-being. Therefore, it’s essential to know the warning signs that may indicate the …
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- July 24, 2023
UV Safety and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): What You Need to Know
Summer’s here, and as you enjoy the warm weather, it’s important to be aware of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. Our eyes are particularly …