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The Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and the Eyes

Written By Courtney Dryer

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, an acquired progressive brain disorder. Currently, it is estimated that 44 million worldwide live with dementia, but the number is expected to triple by 2050 with an aging population. Memory loss and cognitive impairment from Alzheimer’s can interfere with one’s daily living.

Alzheimer’s disease is thought to be caused by an abnormal buildup of proteins in the brain. The initial damage occurs in the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus parts of the brain which are involved in memory.

Later into the disease process, the cerebral cortex becomes affected, which is responsible for language, reasoning, and social behavior. Eventually, other parts of the brain become damaged. Patients may have trouble finding the right words, have vision/spatial issues, and impaired reasoning or judgment in the early stages of the disease. As the disease progresses, those with AD may also have changes in their behavior or personality.

AD patients develop abnormal protein clumps (amyloid plaques) and tangled bundles of fibers (Tau) in the brain. Another finding in Alzheimer’s disease is the loss of connections between nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. Neurons transmit messages between parts of the brain, and from the brain to other parts of the body.

Jimmy Choo: Hot Shoes and Cool Shades Too

Written By Kara Keigan

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You may recognize Jimmy Choo as a celebrity favorite shoe brand often seen strutting across the red carpet. Jimmy Choo is a brand synonymous with great shoes, and for good reason.

They began as a bespoke shoemaker, based in London in the early ‘90s catering to the likes of Princess Diana and a crew of global jet setters. The eponymous brand was officially founded in 1996 along with Jimmy’s niece, Sandra Choi, who had previously been designing in the atelier. Choi was brought on board as a creative director, a position she still holds to this day while Mr. Choo departed the company in 2001.

The exceptional Italian craftsmanship was well-adored by the growing list of sophisticated clientele, and their first collection was unveiled with immediate success. With the ultimate goal of becoming a global luxury business, they began significant expansion into different countries and across product categories.

Often seen as a pioneer in celebrity dressing, Jimmy Choo was one of the first to bring shoes and handbags to Hollywood where the red carpet soon became the showcase of the brand, where it still remains largely revered. This reputation helped catapult them into rapid expansion, in addition to a flavor for bold and dramatic advertising with many ads portraying strong, glam women in towering heels and luxurious handbags.

To this day, Jimmy Choo encompasses a complete luxury accessories brand. While women’s shoes remain at the forefront of the company, they also offer handbags, scarves, fragrances, and, of course, sunglasses. Jimmy Choo eyewear personifies the ethos of the rest of the brand— high-fashion, femininity, and glamour instilled into eye-catching styles made with excellent craftsmanship.

Subconjunctival Hemorrhages: Why Is There Blood In My Eye?

Written By Michael Healy

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Our eyes are intricate and delicate structures that are essential for how we perceive the world. While it’s easy to take your vision for granted, occasional abnormalities can occur, and when they do, they often cause serious alarm and concern. One such unsettling occurrence is the appearance of a subconjunctival hemorrhage, or the presence of blood in the eye.

The presence of a subconjunctival hemorrhage can be especially alarming when it shows up in the conjunctiva, or the thin, clear membrane that protects the eye, the inside of the eyelid, and the sclera (the white part of the eye).

While the presence of blood in your eye can be quite alarming at first glance, understanding its causes, risk factors, and potential treatments can help alleviate fears and even improve your overall eye health.

Is Uveitis Easy to Treat? (And Other FAQs)

Written By Courtney Dryer

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Ever heard of uveitis? It’s a rare condition that affects only 38 in 100,000 people, but results in 30,000 new cases of legal blindness each year.

While uveitis is a serious eye condition. The condition will not resolve without treatment and can result in blindness.

However, if caught early, it is easily diagnosed and treated.

You’re Good to Go Year-round with Stylish White Sunglasses

Written By Kara Keigan

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Most style rules we’ve heard over repeated year after year simply no longer apply. You should never mix black and navy… Don’t mix and match different metals… Your handbag should match your shoes… And don’t wear white after Labor Day.

Many reports state this “no white rule” started at the turn of the century, quietly spread by the old-money elite crowd to distinguish themselves from the “nouveau riche.”

Another theory claims it simply was meant to signal the end of summer and the federal holiday was to remind people to switch out their summer linens with thicker fabrics.

In recent years, white has become one of the chicest colors to don year-round.

White pants were seen after Labor Day, all-white outfits were worn by the fashion elite, and white sunglasses started popping up as a new neutral to be embraced through each season. They act as a classic neutral and stylish upgrade from traditional black shades. Best of all, white sunglasses can be worn after Labor Day and beyond.

So go ahead and break antiquated fashion rules. We’ve made it easy with a roundup of the best white sunglasses to wear, well, whenever.