Approximately eight per cent of men and one-half of one per cent of women in the U.S. have a problem with their color perception. Most colorblind people have lost only part of their color vision. Usually, only one or two types of cones are either absent or not functioning normally. If the dysfunction is in … Continue reading “Research on Reversing Color Blindness”
Microcurrent Stimulation treatment protocols are designed to help people with retinal disease. MCS works by supporting nourishment and healing to the back of the eyes as well as possibly some cell regeneration. Retinal tissue is easily the most complex tissue in the entire body, and we tell people that they need to commit to regular … Continue reading “Microcurrent Stimulation for Eye Disease (and more)”
We’ve all experienced tired eyes, but did you know they are also linked to brain fog? One factor of tired eyes is decreased rate and velocity of blinking. The blink function is key to keeping the surface of our eyes moist, and helping prevent tired eyes. With fatigue, the blink rate slows and the eyes … Continue reading “Tired Eyes Linked to Brain Fog”
Two-thirds of your eye comprises the vitreous, composed of about 98% water and 2% collagen, hyaluronic acid, other substances, and fibers that attach to the retina. It takes up the space between the retina and the lens and has many important functions: maintains the shape of the eye serves as a shock absorber cushions the … Continue reading “Seniors at Risk for Vitreous Detachment & Floaters”
Why is nitric oxide important for vision? Nitric oxide, one of the principal oxides of nitrogen, is produced naturally to assist with many health aspects. It contributes to vasodilation, relaxing the muscles that line your blood vessels allowing them to widen and improve circulation. In that capacity it allows nutrients and oxygen to travel throughout … Continue reading “Nitric Oxide Shown to Lower Intraocular Pressure Naturally”
Have you been feeling forgetful, confused, unmotivated, irritable, anxious? These may be symptoms of “brain fog,” a general term for decreased cognitive ability. Top descriptors of brain fog are ‘forgetful,’ ‘cloudy,’ and ‘difficulty focusing, thinking, and communicating’.1 Symptoms of brain fog can include: slow or hazy thinking, difficulty focusing, confusion, lack of concentration, low motivation, … Continue reading “What is Brain Fog?”
People with cardiovascular disease may be at a higher risk of developing certain eye diseases including macular degeneration, retinopathy, retinal bleeding, a retinal vein occlusion, and blurred vision. Why is heart disease linked to eye disease? Good vision requires, among other factors, adequate blood circulation, and normal blood pressure. The eyes have a network of … Continue reading “Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Eye Disease”
Inflammation: Friend or Enemy? When threatened, the tissues of your body respond with inflammation in order to maintain stability and permit healing. Bio-chemicals in your white blood cells increase the blood flow to the area of injury or infection causing redness, warmth, and swelling. That’s why you have a fever when sick, why your finger … Continue reading “Why Does Inflammation Cause Disease?”
Does Sunlight Danger Outweigh the Benefits? Many studies demonstrate that exposure to sunlight provides protection to diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and a variety of cancers, and avoiding sunlight may influence their progression.1 It has been thought that these protections are due only to vitamin D, whose creation requires sunlight, but researchers are … Continue reading “The Sun and Your Eyes: Enemy or Friend?”
Poor night vision or night blindness can be a life-limiting symptom. Night blindness can be caused by either an inherited or acquired reason. Poor night vision disorders (night blindness, impaired dark adaptation, etc.) include the experience of reduced vision in dimly lit environments, including at night. They include partial or complete impairment in ability of … Continue reading “Poor Night Vision: What Can You Do?”