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Diabetic Retinopathy – What You Need to Know
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and National Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Month. Today’s post looks at diabetic eye disease. As if having diabetes wasn’t complicated enough, it’s also imperative to consider some of the serious complications which could arise with uncontrolled blood sugars. Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of the eyes which can lead to permanent vision loss if left undetected and untreated. What Exactly IS Diabetic Retinopathy? The light-sensitive, thin layer of tissue at the back wall of your eye is called the retina. When light enters the eye, the retina sends the signal to the brain by way of the optic nerve. The brain then tells you what…
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4 Common Eye Infections
The eyes are complex organs with a direct line to the brain. Their job is incredibly important, and all the many working parts of an eye turn reflected light into the images we see. We’ve got to make it through our entire life with just the two of them. Therefore, eye health should be a top priority if we want our eyes to last as long as possible. This month is Halloween Safety Month and World Blindness Awareness Month. We should take a moment to think about our eyes and their care. Show a little appreciation for them… There are several eye diseases we really can’t do much about and…
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National Glaucoma Awareness Month: What Is Glaucoma and Eye Care Tips
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. As an ophthalmologist by training, I thought it would be important to publish some general information about this disease which can silently steal sight. Glaucoma is an eye disease that develops when the optic nerve becomes damaged. It damages vision and can lead to full blindness over time if left untreated. It is very often symptomless in the early stages which means many people don’t even realize they have it. In this post, I’ll be providing you with the latest glaucoma statistics, discussing the main forms of this eye disease, and listing ways to lower your risk. Glaucoma Statistics Currently, more than 3 million…
