Does blindness have a gender bias? Believe it or not, research shows that of the 285 million people estimated to be visually impaired ... Read More
Eye and Vision
7 Foods To See More Clearly
Research shows that eating eye-healthy foods on a regular basis may protect your eyes from infection as well as prevent the development of ... Read More
The Unexpected Benefits Of Treating Cataracts
Cataracts. Oh, that sometimes dreaded word and diagnosis that often takes people by surprise. When I meet with patients to discuss ... Read More
5 Ways To Protect Overworked Eyes
The eyes are the window to the soul, but they are also two of the most used organs within the body. One of our most important senses is the ... Read More
Common’s Powerful New Video “Stand In The Way Of Darkness” Shines A Light On Preventable Blindness
Common is urging Americans to remember that sight is a gift that can and should be protected. The award-winning actor, hip-hop artist and ... Read More
HIV & Your Eyes
Over 35 years have passed since the first diagnosis of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States. Despite a decrease in ... Read More
Dr. Patricia Bath: Helping The Blind To See
Dr. Patricia Era Bath has vision. Not the just the kind of vision that you use to see or a vision for her own life. Dr. Bath had and has a ... Read More
3 Reasons You Should Talk About Glaucoma
Talking about your eyesight and issues like glaucoma may not be part of your everyday conversation, but it should be. You could have ... Read More
Eat These Foods For Super Strength Vision
You’ve probably heard that foods like carrots are good for your eyes – promoting strength and protection. Packed with beta-carotene, this ... Read More
Dry eyes? Stop Using These Medications
Dry eye season is upon us. Also known as kerato conjunctivitis sicca (KCS), dry eye is defined as itchy eyes -- heavy eyelids – or the ... Read More
6 Habits To See Well For A Lifetime
Aging is a process that brings about many opportunities and changes, from major transformations such as becoming a grandparent or ... Read More
Why Diabetics Should Consider Eating More Fish
Two servings of fish a week may be enough to lower the heightened risk for blindness that those with diabetes face, a new Spanish ... Read More