Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness across the world and affects more than 22 million Americans. August is Cataract Awareness ... Read More
Eye and Vision
Natural Remedies For Glaucoma
Look out for the health of your eyes—steer clear of this condition caused by pressure within the eyeball. According to research or other ... Read More
Glaucoma: Are You Protected?
Glaucoma occurs about five times more often in African-Americans, and blindness from glaucoma is about six times more common. In addition to ... Read More
Diabetes & Your Eyes: What You Need To Know
Typically when one thinks of diabetes thoughts about how the disease affects blood sugar levels, limbs and weight are generated, but how ... Read More
WARNING: Eye Drops Deadly In Children
Something so simple used to get rid of red, tired eyes is pretty innocent right? Wrong. Did you know that if your toddler gets their hands ... Read More
STUDY: Calorie & Sodium Intake Linked To Diabetic Eye Disease In African Americans
According to findings from a six-year study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, high caloric and sodium intake appear to be linked ... Read More
Q&A: How Can I Strengthen My Eyes?
Q: What can strengthen the nerves at the back of the eyes? - Marcia R. A: Here are a few simple exercises to ... Read More
Why Black Women’s Eye Health Is More At Risk
We’ve seen the best of times, we’ve seen the worst of times. And we’re living in a time when “seeing is believing.” Yet, every day, people ... Read More
‘Where Are My Glasses?’ Finding Help For Aging Eyes
When you’re getting older there are a few things you can fake. You can cover your gray hair with dye, you can whiten your teeth, and you can ... Read More
The Disease That Almost Half Of Diabetics Have
All people with diabetes--both type 1 and type 2--are at risk for diabetic retinopathy, which is why everyone with diabetes should get a ... Read More
Nelson Mandela: His 5 Surprising Health Conditions
Nelson Mandela, the legendary South African former president, politician and activist, is back in the hospital in "serious but stable" ... Read More
The Unexpected Health Benefit Of…Your iPad
Have eye or vision problems? Trouble reading? Studies show that tablets could be just the tool you need to getting reading fast and ... Read More
