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Excessive alcohol consumption affects eyesight and vision
Short-term effects of alcohol can impair and alter vision, but excessive alcohol can greatly impact eyesight and vision; a condition referred to as toxic amblyopia. Aside from alcohol’s effects on...
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Glaucoma treatment breakthrough after gene connection discovery
Glaucoma treatment may improve as a new connection has been found between glaucoma and a gene. Glaucoma is a condition which affects the eyes and it’s the leading cause of blindness if left untreated....
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What your failing vision is really a sign of…
Many of us believe that the older we get, the more it is expected that many of our bodily functions simply won’t work like they used to. Sure, we may no longer be able to run a mile, or even … The post...
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Common eye problems and diseases in aging adults
There are all kinds of changes that occur as the years pass, some we need to monitor more than others. Besides greying hair and wrinkling skin, there are many health worries tied to aging; one of the...
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4 solutions for failing vision
It’s easy for us to blame just about everything on aging – age means more wrinkles, age means frail bones, and age is stealing our hearing abilities. Sure, getting older has many downsides and is a...
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Glaucoma fall risk in elderly reduced, detected early by measuring gait...
Glaucoma fall risk in the elderly can be detected early and reduced by measuring gait abnormalities – movement patterns of limbs – according to new findings. Researchers from Washington State...
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Presbyopia (farsightedness) causes, symptoms and natural remedies
There are many common age-related vision problems that develop over time: presbyopia (farsightedness), cataracts and macular degeneration are just some examples. Although we may accept these vision...
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This superfood improves your vision
Do you dread the idea of driving at night simply because it’s hard for you to see? Fading night vision is a common problem among older adults, and with the growing number of seniors on the road in the...
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Diabetic retinopathy eye disease causes, prevention and treatment
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease experienced by those with diabetes. Unmanaged diabetes can cause complications to the blood vessels of the light sensitive tissue in the back of the eye – the...
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Rheumatoid arthritis, other arthritis increases dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can increase the risk of dry eyes, glaucoma and cataracts. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints causing inflammation and...
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Never put off this important health test…
Every year you probably go in to see your doctor for your annual physical. They may check your heart and blood pressure, and check for any lumps. It gives you a chance to discuss any health concerns...
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Double vision (diplopia) causes: Thyroid disease, stroke and MS
Double vision (diplopia) can be caused by thyroid disease, stroke or multiple sclerosis (MS). Double vision is when a single object appears blurred or doubled. Double vision can be temporary or it can...
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5 tips for better vision
Vision problems are quite common the older we get but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to become victim to failing vision. In fact there are natural things you can do in order to maintain healthy...
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Multiple sclerosis eye problems: Optic neuritis, nystagmus and diplopia
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can lead to many health complications including eye problems like optic neuritis, nystagmus and diplopia. Multiple sclerosis is a disease which causes nerve damage along the...
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Yoga positions may impact eye pressure in glaucoma patients
Certain yoga positions may impact eye pressure in glaucoma patients according to new findings. Positions which can increase eye discomfort in glaucoma patients are those where the head is in a...
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Risk of glaucoma reduced by eating green, leafy vegetables
You may be able to lower your risk of glaucoma by consuming plenty of green, leafy vegetables as found in a new study. The study uncovered consuming green, leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of...
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Uveitis, autoimmune eye disease linked to gut bacteria and smoking
The autoimmune eye disease known as uveitis attacks proteins in the eye, and now research suggests the underlying problem may be linked to gut bacteria and smoking. For some time now eye specialists...
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Obstructive sleep apnea sufferers more likely to develop glaucoma
Obstructive sleep apnea and glaucoma are two common health issues, but they are rarely discussed in the same sentence. That’s likely to change though. Researchers in Taiwan believe those who suffer...
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This food can help improve your vision
Our bodies and our health rely heavily on proper nutrition as you can tell there are many diets put in place for different parts of the body. For example there is a diet for the heart, the brain and...
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Rare eye inflammation linked with chickenpox, shingles vaccine
Chickenpox and shingles vaccine have been linked with a rare eye inflammation affecting the cornea. Although cases are small, the association still remains. “Keratitis, or inflammation of the clear...
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