Articles, tagged with "loss of vision", page 1
07th February 2012
Glaucoma is a common eye disease that consists of increased intraocular pressure, followed by optic nerve damage, visual field damage and, finally, irreversible loss of vision. It is one of the most common causes of blindness in people over 40 years. Earl...
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Author:
Stefania
26th January 2012
After looking into laser treatments and discovering that they are not an option the next step can be to book a consultation at eye hospitals in London or throughout the UK. There you will be able to discuss the advantages and chances of having your lenses...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
20th January 2012
If you have cloudy vision, or perhaps see things in a fuzzy or blurry haze you may be joining the large percentage of people in the UK suffering from the symptoms of cataracts. There are many people who do not notice that they have cataracts until their ...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
20th January 2012
Moving house is often considered to be one of the most stressful experiences in a person's life, but it doesn't have to be. Planning and making sure you know what you're doing before the big day will certainly help you to avoid any oversights. Check out o...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
10th January 2012
A simple eye care treatment can mean the difference between enjoying years of great vision, and the loss of sight. When you think about what it would mean to you if you could not see it quickly brings into perspective how important the health of your eye...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
09th January 2012
Glaucoma – Silent Vision Loss and You
When you are behind the wheel of your car, seeing the signs off in the distance and reading them clearly, the last thing you would ever consider is that you may be silently going blind. Most people with 20/20...
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Author:
Dr. David Coward
06th January 2012
There are many conditions that can be rectified simply be taking out the old and deteriorated lens from your eye and replacing it with an artificial one. If you are looking to throw away your glasses and live without the hassle of dealing with contact le...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
04th January 2012
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 ...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
30th December 2011
An unpredictable disease that affects the nervous system, multiple sclerosis can be debilitating. Learn about the disease process, the different multiple sclerosis symptoms and how it can be managed.
The myelin sheath is the part of the body that prov...
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Author:
danicasusan
13th December 2011
Perfect vision at an old age is something truly rare. A large number of people over 50 suffer from cataracts and have blurry vision due to it. Cataract causes the natural lens of the eye to become clouded, effectively blurring vision. Cataract lens surger...
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Author:
Kate Dawson
09th December 2011
As we get older, the natural lens of the eye deteriorates in one of two ways. The first sign of deterioration often begins in our 40's when the natural lens of the eye becomes less flexible and we gradually lose our ability to focus from far to near and b...
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Lasik Eye Surgery Chicago
05th December 2011
A cornea transplant takes places when a cornea becomes damaged or diseased. For instance, if someone is stricken with Fuchs dystrophy (a corneal diseases which affects patients who are aged 50+) or Keratoconus (a degenerative disorder that affects the sha...
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Author:
Maryam Keon
24th November 2011
Recliner chairs are very comfortable to get that comfort and relaxation. It is designed in such a way that it can be used indoors as well as outdoors. The great thing about these chairs is that, not only they are comfortable but also they are easy to main...
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Author:
Harvey Peter
23rd November 2011
Going into surgery can be daunting, especially when it's regarding a problem with a sensitive area like your eyes. Unless they're a trained ophthalmologist, most people don't know a lot of the physiology of the eye so they are bound to have worries and qu...
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Author:
Ria Markus
15th November 2011
Ophthalmology can be difficult to understand which is why the majority of the public don't feel confident in identifying any eye conditions which can affect their vision. In most cases, they don't even know when their last check-up was or when their next ...
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Author:
Kerri Lissa