Archive for the 'Eye Disorders' Category

Poor Eyesight

When you think about improving your eyesight, natural therapies are not usually the first thing that springs to mind. Most people make an appointment with their optician and either opt for glasses or contact lenses.
We know that the eyes have a lot of undue stress, causing muscles to strain and stress, whilst other muscles become [...]

Conditions Confused with Eye Allergies

The following is a list of symptoms which are commonly confused with eye allergy.
Dry eye
This condition results from reduced tear production and is frequently confused with allergy. The main symptoms are usually burning, grittiness, or the sensation of “something in the eye.” Dry eye usually occurs in people over 65 years of age and can [...]

More on Eye Allergies

Comparted to some allergic reactions, most allergic eye conditions are more irritating than dangerous. However, some can result in permanent damage to the eye, for example allergic or vernal keratoconjunctivitis could result in scarring of the cornea and visual problems. Most allergic reactions are dry and itchy eyes.
Some of the ways to treat eye [...]

Prevent Macula Degeneration

Macula degeneration is an eye disease that affects older adults and results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field. Very small, fragile blood vessels begin to leak blood and fluid in the retina causing further damage and the macular degeneration progresses. It is still unknown why parts of the retina [...]

Healthy Vision and Eye Disease Prevention

Often seniors assume that poor eyesight is a natural part of growing old. By age 65, it is estimated that 1 in 3 Americans have some form of vision impairing eye disease. By detecting and treating eye disease early through annual eye exams, seniors can preserve their sight.
In a study by John Hopkins University to [...]