Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "leading cause of blindness" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Why Is Macular Degeneration Called AMD Age related macular degeneration, also referred to as AMD is a form of vision loss and affects the macula part of the eye or eyes. It is the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in most western countries. Usually affecting people aged 65 or a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/why-is-macular-degeneration-called-amd-2417856.html 07th March 2012 How Lifestyle Changes and Surgery Can Prevent Loss of Vision in Glaucoma Considered to be the second leading cause of blindness, glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can cause gradual and permanent vision loss. The disease is usually caused due to very high pressure inside the eyes which damage what are called the optic ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/how-lifestyle-changes-and-surgery-can-prevent-loss-of-vision-in-glaucoma-2402055.html 04th January 2012 Useful Eye Care Tips for Women of Any Age According to the World Health Organisation almost two thirds of blind people worldwide are women and girls. Women are also prone to develop dry eye problems more than men. There are several ways to keep the eyes healthy to prevent serious eye problems fro... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/useful-eye-care-tips-for-women-of-any-age-2385542.html 04th November 2011 How Type 2 Diabetes Patients Can Stay Away from Medications There are two types of diabetes, but the more common is type 2. In a 2007 study, more than 90 to 95 percent of diabetes patients have type 2. Even if type 2 diabetes is manageable, sufferers should never take the disease too lightly. According to 2011 ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nelsonberry.articlealley.com/how-type-2-diabetes-patients-can-stay-away-from-medications-2172795.html 07th April 2011 Vision Loss in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes can be Prevented with Proper Treatments While there are several eye conditions associated with Diabetes, a few stand out all two clearly. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in ages 20-74. Mostly because several conditions with vision loss don't show up until the vision has been drasti... http://www.articlealley.com/http://drbrianboxerwachler.articlealley.com/vision-loss-in-patients-with-type-2-diabetes-can-be-prevented-with-proper-treatments-1955895.html 14th January 2011 Sugar, The Reason For Being Dizy? Diabetes is becoming more prevalent and more of a medical issue than ever before. I am mostly referring to type 2 diabetes, which is invariably brought on entirely by ones eating practice. This is why it has coined the designation “adult onset diabetes"... http://www.articlealley.com/http://drarscopelliti.articlealley.com/sugar-the-reason-for-being-dizy-1859008.html 23rd November 2010 Put Your eyes on a Diet! The next time you are frustratingly rearranging your glasses frames on the bridge of your nose, or hunting through the house from top to bottom for the elusive pair of prescription glasses that magically seem to disappear every time you leave them on thei... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nicholasjohnccassell.articlealley.com/put-your-eyes-on-a-diet-1836492.html 11th November 2010 Different aspects of eye care Good eyesight is essential to perform nearly all daily activities, such as reading a menu, driving a car, crossing the street, watching a movie at the theater, just to list a few. A vast majority of people all over the world must rely on their vision ever... http://www.articlealley.com/http://derikbriany2.articlealley.com/different-aspects-of-eye-care-1661792.html 19th July 2010 AMD and heredity Age related macular degeneration usually causes loss of central vision. As its name reflects, this disease is associated with the macula of the retina, where cells degenerate or die. Bothered by AMD, patients often have difficulty in reading, driving, rec... http://www.articlealley.com/http://derikbriany.articlealley.com/amd-and-heredity-1636293.html 05th July 2010 If You Have Diabetes, You May Be Entitled To No Cost Diabetic Supplies This article is intended to inform people with diabetes in regards to their diabetic supplies. When I found out that my sister was diagnosed with the disease I started to research more and came across some useful information that might be helpful to other... http://www.articlealley.com/http://edwardgooden.articlealley.com/if-you-have-diabetes-you-may-be-entitled-to-no-cost-diabetic-supplies-1605611.html 17th June 2010 Eye problems including macular degeneration Everyone will inevitably age as time passes by. In this process, people gain more experience and become more savvy and wise. On the other hand, aging is disappointing for many people because of health concerns. An old body is harder to move, causing much ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://homascarter.articlealley.com/eye-problems-including-macular-degeneration-1600045.html 15th June 2010 Diabetes Inability to Regulate Sugar in Blood, Herbs can control it Diabetes is the inability to regulate how much sugar, especially the blood glucose. Blood glucose gives you the energy you need to do things like walking, running, biking and a multitude of other daily activities. When we eat foods blood glucose is pr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://herbalcure30.articlealley.com/diabetes-inability-to-regulate-sugar-in-blood-herbs-can-control-it-1552142.html 17th May 2010 Complications of Diabetes Diabetes is the inability to regulate the amount of sugar, especially glucose in the blood. Blood glucose gives you the energy you need to do things like walking, running, cycling and a host of other daily activities. When we eat foods blood glucose is... http://www.articlealley.com/http://herbalcure30.articlealley.com/complications-of-diabetes-1536318.html 07th May 2010 Knowledge Concerning the Relation Between Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Cataracts There are misconceptions among people who believe that one eye problems may aggravates any of other ones, for example, macular degeneration will aggravate glaucoma, or cataracts will aggravate macular degeneration. The fact is that macular degeneration is... http://www.articlealley.com/http://dominicanderson.articlealley.com/knowledge-concerning-the-relation-between-macular-degeneration-glaucoma-and-cataracts-1509323.html 20th April 2010 Diabetic retinopathy Diabetic retinopathyis one of the leading cause of blindness in diabetic patients. At first patient with Diabetic retinopathyretinopat feel any kind of changes but with time it get worse and leads to vision loss. There are 4 stages of retinopathy and fir... http://www.articlealley.com/http://devemdra.articlealley.com/diabetic-retinopathy-1484229.html 01st April 2010 Eat an Egg Everyday helps in dieting and Weight Loss EGGS should be considered a ‘superfood' because they can boost health and tackle obesity. Eggs are one of the most nutrient- dense foods and are recommending one per day for the maximum benefit. The study of Nutrition and Food Science that examined ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rajsuman.articlealley.com/eat-an-egg-everyday-helps-in-dieting-and-weight-loss-1448042.html 15th March 2010 Signs of potential eye problems Currently, there is a minority of people who have 20/20 vision for their entire lives. Most individuals will be bothered by certain eye problems at some point in life. As they begin to notice a vision declining, eyeglasses or contact lenses may be needed.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michelleperkins2.articlealley.com/signs-of-potential-eye-problems-1421063.html 01st March 2010 Smoking, Eye Health and Contacts We have all heard or seen the surgeon general's warning about smoking: it causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and may complicate pregnancy. But fewer people know that it also plays a significant, negative role in eye health. Recent studi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chelseafrancis.articlealley.com/smoking-eye-health-and-contacts-1388153.html 10th February 2010 Understanding Glaucoma: Why Glaucoma Must Be Diagnosed and Treated Early The term "glaucoma" actually refers to a group of diseases which damage the optic nerve, resulting in vision loss or even blindness. Although glaucoma cannot be cured, it can be controlled through proper treatment. These diseases can occur in anyone, thou... http://www.articlealley.com/http://phillipstone.articlealley.com/understanding-glaucoma-why-glaucoma-must-be-diagnosed-and-treated-early-1374926.html 03rd February 2010 When Millions Are At Risks For Unexpected Blindness Unexpected sight loss is more common than you may think. Blindness often happens without prior warning signs and in people unaware they are at risk. The two most common culprits of unexpected sight loss are diabetes and glaucoma. These diseases are kno... http://www.articlealley.com/http://richardhewitt.articlealley.com/when-millions-are-at-risks-for-unexpected-blindness-1335382.html 08th January 2010 How to take care of your eyes in daily life Eyes are the organs why you can enjoy the wonderful world. A good 20/20 vision eye is the dream of every person. In fact, there are rarely people with excellent vision in their whole life. Some people have inborn eye diseases. Some people have deteriorate... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidwachler.articlealley.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-eyes-in-daily-life-1331832.html 07th January 2010 Caring for Diabetes and Incontinence According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 8% of the American population has been diagnosed with diabetes. It is estimated that nearly 5.7 million people are undiagnosed diabetics and another 5.7 million people are pre-diabetics. Because of th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://adultwetwipes.articlealley.com/caring-for-diabetes-and-incontinence-1298806.html 16th December 2009 Age-related vision changes and treatments Age-related decline in eye is common among people in their 60s or older. Some eye problems such as presbyopia and cataracts are quite normal, while more serious age-related eye cheap eyeglasses such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopat... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lilyallen.articlealley.com/agerelated-vision-changes-and-treatments-1261207.html 27th November 2009 Types of glaucoma and diagnosis In the United States, more than a half of the 2.5 million glaucoma patients suffer from different degrees of vision loss. Resulted from internal eye pressure (IOP) built-up and optic nerve damage, glaucoma has been the second leading cause of blindness. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lilyallen.articlealley.com/types-of-glaucoma-and-diagnosis-1216513.html 04th November 2009 More support for lutein, zeaxanthin protection from AMD AMD affects the central part of the retina called the macula, which controls fine vision, leaving sufferers with only limited sight. AMD affects over 30 million people worldwide, and is the leading cause of blindness in people over 50. Previous studies... http://www.articlealley.com/http://maryfat.articlealley.com/more-support-for-lutein-zeaxanthin-protection-from-amd-1211063.html 02nd November 2009 Make a Difference in Your Life with Personal DNA Testing In this day and age we have witnessed both medical technology and DNA testing take us in a whole new direction that we were once only capable of dreaming about. Through advancements in genetic analysis criminals can almost effortlessly be identified, the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ashley2.articlealley.com/make-a-difference-in-your-life-with-personal-dna-testing-1202633.html 27th October 2009 Why go Blind More than 1 million Americans over 40 are blind from eye diseases and 2.3 million are visually impaired. Every 5 seconds, a person goes blind. As of 2004, 20 million Americans have cataracts; 13 million people with type 2 diabetes have signs of retinopath... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mehraj.articlealley.com/why-go-blind-1106157.html 22nd September 2009 Diabetes can be a Life Threatening Disease, Know the Symptoms Diabetes is a disease that affects over 21 million people in the United States. That is over 7% of the population. It is estimated that another 6 million people has diabetes and are not even aware of it. Researchers believe that 41 million more people suf... http://www.articlealley.com/http://worldvitaminsonline.articlealley.com/diabetes-can-be-a-life-threatening-disease-know-the-symptoms-1102069.html 21st September 2009 the UV Protection for teens's eyes As your teenager is putting on sunscreen this summer, remember that their eyes are just as vulnerable as their skin is to sun damage. Consider: -- The eyelids are a common place where skin cancer can occur on the face. The most frequent type of eyelid ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lilyallen.articlealley.com/the-uv-protection-for-teenss-eyes-1083987.html 15th September 2009 Diabetes Remedies If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you definitely want to make your doctor your best friend and see him/her regularly to ensure that your medications are working to control your blood sugar. In the meantime, here are some diabetes remedies that may... http://www.articlealley.com/http://juliahanf.articlealley.com/diabetes-remedies-1082989.html 15th September 2009 Eye Examinations: Protecting Your Eyesight and Your Health It's easy to overlook the importance of regular eye examinations in today's fast-paced society. If you don't notice any problems with your eyesight, you may think you don't need an eye examination. But having a regular eye examination at least once a year... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tedbrumby.articlealley.com/eye-examinations-protecting-your-eyesight-and-your-health-1067706.html 05th September 2009 Home Remedies for Eye Care A contact lens, also known as a contact, is a corrective, cosmetic or therapeutic lens which is normally placed on the cornea of the eye. Contact lenses normally serve the same purpose as eyeglasses, that is, to correct the vision. However, contact lenses... http://www.articlealley.com/http://remediesathome.articlealley.com/home-remedies-for-eye-care-1062904.html 03rd September 2009 What Are Eye Vitamins All About? Eyes are a hot topic right now ... From Lasik to Lutein it seems everywhere you look there is a new product or procedure touting vision enhancement. Why? Partly because people are finally discovering that they can improve and preserve their eyesight na... http://www.articlealley.com/http://drdoolen.articlealley.com/what-are-eye-vitamins-all-about-1041866.html 19th August 2009 Latest Information on Diabetes -- the most important person within your diabetes-care team is you! All the information on diabetes currently available is so conflicting and thus confusing, that it makes it scary for you, if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes. That is why it is so important to be sure that the information on diabet... http://www.articlealley.com/http://josemtalavera.articlealley.com/latest-information-on-diabetes--the-most-important-person-within-your-diabetescare-team-is-you-1025008.html 09th August 2009 New Treatment for Diabetic Eye Complications Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States with more then 26 million Americans currently suffering with this serious disease. The most common of the eye complications are bleeding in the retina and macular swelling. Diabetic retinopath... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jaystockman.articlealley.com/new-treatment-for-diabetic-eye-complications-916053.html 05th June 2009 How To Stop Diabetes Before It Stops You There are 800,000 new cases of diabetes each year and that doesn't include the increasing rate of children who are being diagnosed. That means 91 people are being diagnosed with this life threatening disease every hour! If you have already diabetes, wa... http://www.articlealley.com/http://suzanneandrews.articlealley.com/how-to-stop-diabetes-before-it-stops-you-827529.html 17th March 2009 A Brief Overview of Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that refers to any number of issues that individuals with diabetes may face during the course of their disorder. Diabetic retinopathy is a serious ailment that can causes moderate to severe vision loss, and even tota... http://www.articlealley.com/http://danielberry.articlealley.com/a-brief-overview-of-diabetic-retinopathy-803178.html 02nd March 2009 Proper glucose control is key in prevention of vision problems for diabetics Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It is estimated that more than 14 million Americans have some form of diabetes. Public health officials expect that by 2050, there will be more than 48 million diagnosed cases in th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chelseafrancis.articlealley.com/proper-glucose-control-is-key-in-prevention-of-vision-problems-for-diabetics-755961.html 16th January 2009 Diabetes Myths Like all complicated matters there are certain misunderstandings regarding Diabetes. Today I want to dispel some myths regarding diabetes. Here is a list of the questions that I will be discussing: Can get diabetes from someone else? Eating too ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://drsherrysakariahchan.articlealley.com/diabetes-myths-678234.html 30th October 2008 What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is slowly destroyed. Glaucoma damages a part of the eye called the optic nerve. The optic nerve receives light from the retina and transmits impulses to ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chriscarter.articlealley.com/what-is-glaucoma-645706.html 23rd September 2008 Glaucoma Detailed Information Glaucoma is not one disorder but a range of conditions in which the pressure inside the eye becomes too high. Glaucoma leads to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers. It connects the retina ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://julietcohen.articlealley.com/glaucoma-detailed-information-631341.html 09th September 2008 What Is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is blood sugar is high chaotic is unusual because the body does not produce enough insulin l '. Normally, levels of blood glucose are tightly controlled by insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. The insulin lowers blood glucose lev... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jackstanley.articlealley.com/what-is-diabetes-mellitus-619537.html 04th September 2008 Some Facts About Diabetes Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to heart problems, stroke, loss of membership due to poor circulation, and death. Research continues to indicate that regular exercise and healthy diet are two factors that can help people prevent diabetes, as w... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jackstanley.articlealley.com/some-facts-about-diabetes-619520.html 04th September 2008 Diabetes And Vision Problems Back in 1950 and 60 years most people do not rate of diabetes as a major problem. At that time, all the focus was on how to deal with more diseases such as polio and tuberculosis. If diabetes was thought, it is more under the cup sugar in your coffee, rat... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jackstanley.articlealley.com/diabetes-and-vision-problems-614285.html 02nd September 2008 Glaucoma – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Glaucoma damages the eye's optic nerve. It is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. It usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, damaging the optic nerve. Often there are no symptoms at first, but a comprehensive... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jamessameul.articlealley.com/glaucoma--causes-symptoms-and-treatment-552992.html 09th June 2008