Can Menopause Affect Your Vision?
A study conducted by the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) found 61% of peri-menopausal and menopausal women suffer from evaporative dry eye – a condition that can result in light sensitivity and blurred vision. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available to offer relief from dry, burning eyes including artificial tear supplements, specific medications…
Read MoreSecond-Eye Cataract Surgery Improve Quality of Life
Cataract surgery is the most common operation in the world, accounting for 19 million operations worldwide per year. These numbers are expected to increase significantly over the next decade as the over-65 population continues to grow. What’s more, Medcape Medical News reports that a recent study from a retrospective review of more than 600 patients…
Read MoreWhat your eyes can tell you about your Arthritis
Dye Eye Disease – dryness, pain or a gritty feeling in the eyes and blurred vision –is a common eye-related symptom of rheumatoid arthritis. The key to protecting your vision is an early and comprehensive diagnosis, so your doctor can offer a customized program to relieve the dry eye symptoms. Results of a recent clinic…
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