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What are the Most Common Causes of Vision Problems and Blindness?

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There is no lack of issues that could worsen or end your vision. We treat them every day and know how they impact our patients’ quality of life. Knowing we make a difference for them gets us to the office every day. Below are the more common vision problems facing Americans. If you have symptoms, contact our office so we can help. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that macular degeneration , or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), causes less sharp and reduced central vision. AMD involves the macula, the central part of the retina, which allows the eye to see fine details. There are two types of AMD: Wet AMD happens if abnormal blood vessels behind the retina grow under the macula, leading to blood and fluid leakage. Bleeding, leaking, and scarring causes harm and rapid central vision loss. Dry AMD occurs when the macula thins, blurring central vision. The dry form accounts for 70–90% of cases of AMD. The estimated number of Americans with A
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How to Slow Macular Degeneration Progression

Researchers have found that certain supplement combinations actually modify how genes and proteins affect the behavior of  white blood cells (macrophages) in the retina. They are investigating whether the reason that supplements are helpful against macular degeneration is due to regulation of these macrophage phenotypes.1 If there is a positive in a age-related macular degeneration … Continue reading "How to Slow Macular Degeneration Progression" The post How to Slow Macular Degeneration Progression appeared first on Natural Eye Care Blog: News & Research on Vision . https://www.lvcenter4sight.com/how-to-slow-macular-degeneration-progression/
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Savannah Guthrie’s Vision Problems a Common Story: They’re Not All Age-Related

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Some of the most common eye issues facing Americans, like macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma, are diseases most common among the elderly. But vision problems can happen to anyone at any time. For 48-year-old NBC Today anchor Savannah Guthrie, her ongoing vision problems and need for eye surgery is the result of being struck in the eye. Credit: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank Guthrie still had vision problems four months after having extensive surgery to treat a tear in her retina, reports People . She suffered the injury after her 3-year-old son accidentally hit her in the eye with a toy. Her doctors intended to try to fix her problems with laser surgery. But they decided that retinal surgery, which includes a long recovery period, would be needed. The night before the surgery in December, her vision in the injured eye went from blurry to dark. The retinal tear worsened quickly and her vision was lost vision temporarily. “And that’s what happens if you don’t fix this: You lose you
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Coronavirus and Your Eyes: What you should know

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause mild to severe respiratory illness . Symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath and pink eye can show up 2 to 14 days after a person is exposed. People with severe infections can develop pneumonia and even die from complications of the illness. To cut your personal risk of contracting the COVID-19, avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth and face with unwashed hands. It is the mucous membranes (membranes that line various cavities in the body) that are most susceptible to transmission of the virus. To avoid infecting others with the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended the use of face masks to be worn when out in public. Face masks can reduce the spread of coronavirus by people who are infected but have no symptoms of the virus (asymptomatic). Face masks, however, do not protect your eyes from infection. Here are a few tips on how to protect yourself and others: 1. Practice safe hygiene and soci
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Can You Contract COVID-19 Through Your Eyes?

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Could you get the COVID-19 infection from contact lenses? Could you be infected some other way through your eyes? If you’re not careful with the handling of your contact lenses, you could develop an eye infection. The coronavirus can spread through your eyes, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology . They state: The coronavirus may cause pink eye, so don’t touch eye discharge. A recent Chinese study suggests that up to a third of those hospitalized with the disease had eye problems, including viral pink eye or conjunctivitis Wearing glasses may give you some protection. Though they’re not as effective as safety goggles, prescription lenses or sunglasses can shield your eyes from some infected droplets in the air Avoid rubbing your eyes because it will lower your risk of infection. If you must itch or rub your eyes, or even adjust your glasses, put a tissue over your fingers. If your eyes are dry, to avoid more rubbing, use moisturizing drops. If you must touch your
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Sports are to Enjoy, Not to Injure Your Eyes

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If you or your child engage in sports, think about eye protection. During a game a simple mistake could take a fraction of a second to happen but could result in a lifetime of vision loss. Some sports are at a higher risk of eye injury than others. While bruises and even broken bones suffered while playing a sport normally heal without major complications a serious eye injury is different. It may cause permanent disabilities and an inability to perform essential life functions. To lessen the chances of a serious eye injury while your child plays a sport he or she should wear eye protection. According to the National Eye Institute , Eye injuries are the top cause of blindness in children in the US. Most eye injuries to school age children happen while playing sports. These injuries result in about 100,000 physician visits annually, at a price of more than $175 million. 90% of sports related eye injuries could’ve been prevented if proper protective eyewear was worn. Thi
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Foods that May Help You Keep Your Eyes Healthier, Longer

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We like to see and we like to eat. By eating the right foods you may make your eyes, and the rest of your body, healthier for a longer period of time. Foods contain nutrients that can help our bodies function properly, perhaps undoing some of the damage we inflict on ourselves due to unhealthy habits. The same diet that can help your heart will also help your eyes, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology . The organization has come up with 36 foods that could help your sight. Many of them are fruits, vegetables, beans and fish. Some nutrients keep the eye healthy overall while others reduce the risk of eye diseases. A diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help not only your heart but also your eyes. Our eyes use tiny arteries for oxygen and nutrients, just as the heart relies on much larger arteries to do the same job. Keeping your arteries healthy will help your eyes. Your retina needs vitamin A to turn light rays into the images we see. If
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