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Eye Care America is offering free or no out-of-pocket expense eye exams. They will be available in eye clinics all over the country, so be sure to check out their website to find a match near you. Minorities such as African Americans, Asians and Hispanics have the highest risk for glaucoma and other eye diseases. [...]
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Although we consider stress to be a negative reaction to our environments, in some cases, stress is a good thing. A study was recently published in Molecular Medicine describing the positive effects of stress on the eyes. The study states that good stresses, such as low oxygen air and exercise, can strengthen the eyes. This [...]
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Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma are two of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. For diabetics, retinopathy is the leading cause. Diabetic retinopathy is the result of microvascular retinal changes in the eye. New veins and capillaries begin to grow. However, these new growths aren’t healthy, and often bleed, which causes the customary [...]
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In a recently published mouse study, researchers discovered that a single x-ray given to a young mouse provided durable and potentially lifelong protection against glaucoma. The scientists used a very small, 3 mm x-ray beam on one eye of the mice that were prone to glaucoma. They found that in the exposed eye, the mice [...]
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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It is a slow loss of vision caused by fluid buildup in the eye. Without regular eye exams, you could have glaucoma and have no idea. However, here are six ways to prevent symptoms or reduce the ones you have. 1. Eat [...]
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Regular eye exams are important to good health, say optometrists. “Routine eye examinations are absolutely crucial. The earlier we intervene, the better we can prevent vision loss.” An estimated 4 million Americans are currently living with glaucoma, a crippling eye disease. However, about half of them don’t know they have it. Glaucoma is caused by [...]
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Latanoprost.ca provides updated resources on free glaucoma exams and screenings. If you are concerned, you should pick up the phone or check online to see if you are qualify for a free exam or screening! If you know any programs like this, we would be happy to promote them. Devers Eye Institute – Free Glaucoma [...]
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Michele Blacksberg RN, has written an enlightening post for empowher.com on a study that revealed finger nails can provide glaucoma patients a warning of hemorrhages around the optic nerve. Blackberg’s post begins: Our nails can be important indicators of our general health. Certain nail changes have been related to respiratory problems, vitamin deficiencies and heart [...]
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Early detection and diagnosis of open angle glaucoma is important so that treatment can be used in the early stages of the disease developing to prevent or avoid further vision loss. Writing in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics, researchers in the US have analyzed and ranked the various [...]
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Wonderhowto.com has an instructive 11-part eye care video series designed to educate people on recognizing and treating glaucoma. The series features an optometrist using diagrams, video clips, and other visual aids to illustrate brief videos on: – Anatomy of the Eye – What is Glaucoma? – Types of glaucoma – Glaucoma Risk Factors – Signs [...]
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