Does Cigarette Smoking Lead to Vision Problems?

Smoking poses a threat to nearly every organ in your body and the eyes are no exception. “I regret the day I ever started,” a

Ocular Manifestations of Diabetes

Any person who’s been diagnosed with diabetes will confirm the need for an eye exam at least once a year. Typically, I do my best

Dealing with Age-Related Macular Degeneration – (Part One)

Macular Degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans. Moving forward, I’ve wanted to talk about Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Preventing Vision Loss from Glaucoma (Part One)

Glaucoma is one of the most harmful eye diseases and it can take you by surprise if not detected early. Out of all the major

Sugar Consumption is “The New Smoking”

“Sitting is The New Smoking” sounds catchy and cool. It’s even a reasonable conclusion to reach, but I’m not sure the two activities are even

Preventing Vision Loss from Glaucoma – (Part Two)

The most important thing to understand when dealing with glaucoma is that it CAN be treated. For now, I’ll use an analogy to explain glaucoma

The Importance of Proper Hydration to Overall Health

Many available beverages might do more harm than good, especially if they’re deceptively packed with sugar and/or empty calories, which lack any real nutrition. In

Taking Control of your Eye Health as you Grow Older

“The aging of baby boomers means that within just a couple of decades, older people are projected to outnumber children for the first time in

Highlights of the Mediterranean Diet

Saturated fats are still as unhealthy as ever, but certain unsaturated fats can be quite the opposite. If you’re in the market for a consistent

Tips for Dealing with Age-Related Macular Degeneration – (Part Two)

AMD sufferers will likely encourage family members to get their eyes checked more frequently to ensure early detection. When it comes to advanced macular degeneration,