Eye Health
Eye diseases are scary, to say the least. We only have two eyes and they are supposed to last us for an entire lifetime. Not to mention, they are incredibly small for the job they have been assigned: sight!
Macular degeneration is age-related, so as our bodies age, the likelihood of developing this eye disease becomes greater. The good news is it typically doesn’t affect those people under 50. The bad news is, if you’ve been diagnosed with macular degeneration, there is no known “cure” for it.
The Spectacular Macula
The eyeball has many parts, and each part performs a unique and incredibly important job. You can thank your macula, measuring a whopping 5mm across, for bringing you virtually ALL of your central vision, the majority of your color vision and the fine details of what you’re seeing. Continue reading
As if having diabetes wasn’t complicated enough, it’s also imperative to consider some of the serious complications which could arise with uncontrolled blood sugars.
Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of the eyes which can lead to permanent vision loss if left undetected and untreated.
What Exactly IS Diabetic Retinopathy?
The light-sensitive, thin layer of tissue at the back wall of your eye is called the retina. When light enters the eye, the retina sends the signal to the brain by way of the optic nerve. The brain then tells you what you’re actually seeing; visual recognition. Continue reading
