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The Eye Cardiac Connection: How Does Your Heart Affect Eyes?

Written By Michael Healy

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We know the eyes are the window to the soul, but did you know they are also the window to your health, specifically your cardiovascular health? There’s an eye cardiac connection that researchers are starting to study more and more. New research published in the American Journal of Medicine recently found a distinct correlation between the health of your eyes and the health of your heart.

Specifically, researchers found that approximately half of the nearly 2.2 billion cases of vision impairment worldwide could be improved, or even prevented, by taking simple steps to improve your overall cardiovascular health.

In addition, doctors have learned that a regular annual eye exam is the most reliable, non-invasive way to identify a number of serious—often fatal—cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

Allergies and Contacts: Our Top Tips for Managing Allergy Season

Written By Michael Healy

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Most people consider spring to be when allergy season strikes. Tree pollen hits hardest come early spring, but is then followed by grass pollen in the late spring, weed pollen in the summer, and ragweed pollen in the late summer and deep into fall. And, according to Purvi Parikh, MD, an allergist and immunologist with Allergy & Asthma Network, it’s always allergy season because, in addition to lengthy pollen seasons, year-round offenders include dust mites, mold, and pet dander. Allergies are especially hard on contact lens wearers. Allergies and contacts can be a tricky mix.

It’s bad enough that you wake up and your eyes feel gritty, swollen, and itchy. Then you have to put in your contact lenses. Ouch.

According to the American Optometric Association, there are approximately 45 million contact lenses wearers in the United States. Many cease wearing contact lenses due to seasonal allergies. Some stop only temporarily, while others throw in the towel and give up on wearing contacts.

But you don’t have to. Understanding the symptoms and treatment options available can bring relief and help you weather allergies and contacts issues.

What is Childhood Myopia? Here’s What to Know

Written By Barry Silver

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One-third of the U.S. population is currently affected by myopia, and childhood myopia is also on the rise. And the World Health Organization reports the numbers are bound to grow massively. In fact, they claim that by the year 2050, half the world’s population will experience myopia.

The WHO goes on to say that 20% of those individuals, especially in underdeveloped countries, will also be at a significantly increased risk for blindness.

Astigmatism Treatments: What Are the Best Options?

Written By Michael Healy

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Astigmatism affects one out of every three people. While it’s far from life-threatening, astigmatism does not go away. However, there are astigmatism treatments available to correct the condition, one of them being surgery.

But is surgery your only option? Let’s explore this.

Nutrition and Eye Health

Written By Michael Healy

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Did you know that your overall health can determine the health of your eyes? By eating the right nutrients, and nutrients specifically intended to benefit your eyes, you can protect against eye-related diseases and conditions and preserve the integrity of your eyes.

Common age-related eye diseases

Before delving into the nutrients and supplements that can help improve eyesight and prolong the contraction of certain eye diseases that typically occur as we age, it is important to understand what some of the common eye diseases are.