Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy is named for the Austrian ophthalmologist Ernst Fuchs, who first described the condition in 1910. He described thirteen patients who suffered from corneal clouding, blisters on the corneal epithelia and loss of corneal sensation. “Dystrophy” refers to any disorder or condition in which a particular tissue or organ of the body wastes … Continue reading “What is Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy?”
Add: Eggs | Walnuts | Omega-3 | Fatty Fish | Other Nutrients Limit: Refined Carbohydrates | Red Meat Introduction The pigments in the macula of the eye are predominantly composed of three carotenoids: lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin. Researchers report that these pigments, called xanthophylls, act as both filters and antioxidants and how they protect the eye from … Continue reading “Fight Macular Degeneration By Eating Fish, Eggs, Walnuts, Omega-3”
Most individuals with undiagnosed glaucoma do not notice any symptoms the condition is somewhat advanced. Technically, glaucoma is due to damage to the optic nerve, sometimes as a result of increased pressure of the aqueous humor – the clear, watery fluid that circulates in the chamber of the eye between the cornea and the lens. … Continue reading “High Stress Can Lead to Glaucoma: Tips to Reduce Stress”
A drug taken for decades by millions of people with type 2 diabetes to prevent heart attacks, strokes and deaths offered no benefit in a broad group of patients, a study released Sunday shows.
Eating lots of whole grains could ward off high blood pressure, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
In the study, men with the highest whole-grain consumption were 19 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than men who ate the least amount of whole grains.
The Hong Kong study of 286 people with normal-tension glaucoma found a high incidence of silent cerebral infarcts among those whose loss of vision progressed more rapidly. The finding is in the July issue of Ophthalmology.