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22nd September 2009
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... Read >
Author: mehraj21st September 2009
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... Read >
Author: World Vitamins Online18th September 2009
Eat plenty of spinach (full of beta carotene), citrus (for vitamin C), nuts (for vitamin E) and lean beef (for zinc) now. An organic diet consisting of such food items can reduce the risk of vision loss by 35 percent for people between 70 and 85 years of ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle15th September 2009
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 ... Read >
Author: Lily Allen15th September 2009
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... Read >
Author: Julia Hanf05th September 2009
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 onc... Read >
Author: TedBrumby03rd September 2009
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... Read >
Author: remediesathome19th August 2009
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... Read >
Author: Dr. Doolen09th August 2009
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... Read >
Author: Jose M. Talavera05th June 2009
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... Read >
Author: Jay Stockman17th March 2009
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... Read >
Author: Suzanne Andrews02nd March 2009
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... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry16th January 2009
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... Read >
Author: Chelsea Francis30th October 2008
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 ... Read >
Author: Dr. Sherry Sakariah Chandy23rd September 2008
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 ... Read >
Author: Chris Carter09th September 2008
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 ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th September 2008
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... Read >
Author: Jack Stanley04th September 2008
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... Read >
Author: Jack Stanley02nd September 2008
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... Read >
Author: Jack Stanley21st August 2008
If you find yourself lacking in will to diet and lose that body fat, just consider the ultimate benefit you’ll receive from shedding pounds. No, it’s not that you’ll look better in that swimsuit or expensive outfit, although that is a compelling tho... Read >
Author: jaynet09th June 2008
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... Read >
Author: James Sameul20th May 2008
Behcet's syndrome is a multisystem autoimmune disease that involves inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body. It is characterized by recurring, painful mouth sores, skin blisters, genital sores and swollen joints. This disease affects men twice a... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that's associated with long-standing diabetes. It's a major cause of poor vision in the UK.
Retinopathy can occur with all types of diabetes. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness.
Diabe... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th April 2008
Many people realize that dieting just doesn't work if you are trying to lose weight permanently. Constant dieting, where you take off weight and eventually put it back on again, results in body energy loss and it becomes difficult to lose weight. As your ... Read >
Author: Bob Gill25th March 2008
You probably picked up this book because you want to lose weight as a way of looking better. But the simple fact is, your weight is more than a matter of taste or aesthetics. It's a matter of health. I encourage you to read this chapter because it is, qui... Read >
Author: Alien25th March 2008
Prevention is better than cure .This is applicable for eye health too. Eye care is better than eye cure. So do take good care of your eyes. This can be done by taking in lot of vitamins especially vitamin A into your diet. Other diets that are rich in min... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th March 2008
Prevention is better than cure .This is applicable for eye health too. Eye care is better than eye cure. So do take good care of your eyes. This can be done by taking in lot of vitamins especially vitamin A into your diet. Other diets that are rich in min... Read >
Author: peterhutch11th March 2008
Low vision devices include eyeglasses, but there are many more low vision products available today that can assist patients in living with macular degeneration symptoms. While laser surgery can be used to treat the “wet” variety of age-related macular... Read >
Author: Susan Slobac18th June 2007
Nobody wants to be overweight. Almost 50% of women and 25% of men are trying to lose weight at any given time. However, most are not successful in fighting fat. In the past 25 years, obesity has increased 6%, with 61% of American adults being overweigh... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th June 2007
Welcome to our monthly edition of "Eye News You Can Use", featuring the latest in eye care and ocular health.
There is an old adage that if you live long enough you will get cataracts.
In my eight years of experience in Las Vegas, I find that to b... Read >
Author: Thomas Berten27th May 2007
Eating oily fish on a regular basis can dramatically reduce the risk of developing AMD (age related macular degeneration) according to two separate research studies, one conducted by Sydney University, Australia, and one by Harvard Medical School in the U... Read >
21st May 2007
More than 90% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable - with some fairly simple changes in lifestyle. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, non-traumatic limb amputation, and nerve damage. Diabetes increases the likelihood of stro... Read >
Author: Jack Krohn08th May 2007
Diabetes is one of the common metabolic diseases that occur due to defects in the carbohydrate metabolism in the body. It affects approximately 17 million people (about 8% of the population) in the United States. In addition, an estimated additional 12 mi... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt30th January 2007
Dr. Yesnick will be providing FREE Diabetes eye consultations during the month of March to increase awareness in Las Vegas! Call (702) 966 2020 or visit DiabetesEyeDoctor.com
The Facts About Diabetes:
March is Diabetes Awareness Month to Educate the... Read >
Author: Thomas Berten15th November 2006
The problem has not been reversing diabetes. Since 1999, with the breakthrough 'Edmonton Protocol,' reversal of diabetes has been clinically proven to work. More than 80 percent of diabetics undergoing this transplant surgery were 'insulin free,' after th... Read >
Author: James Finch09th November 2006
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects as many as 16 million Americans, with diabetes being on such a dramatic increase in the United States, it's helpful to understand what diabetes is, and what to look for. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness... Read >
Author: Arturo Ronzon04th June 2006
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... Read >
Author: Christine Illich
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