Nova Oculus Partners have developed and plan to manufacture a medical device to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Optometrists and other medical professionals will be able to lease the device so they can treat their patients who suffer from AMD. Over 10 million people in the United States have a form of age-related macular degeneration, according to the National...
Why is My Vision Cloudy? Cataracts Can Be The Culprit
A cataract is a medical condition of the eye that clouds your vision. It is most often associated with elderly people, although younger people can be afflicted with this disease. Unfortunately, cataracts are the number one cause of vision loss in those over the age of 40 years old. Over 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts, which is quite a substantial number of...
Popular Types of Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery has been around for decades and is just as common as going to the dentist anymore. Cosmetic surgery patients are desiring a different appearance for their body. Sometimes, cosmetic surgery is used for changing the shape of the body such as a breast augmentation or a nose job. Sometimes surgery is the option when the patients want to restore their appearance...
Should I Worry About Eye Floaters?
If you stare at a blank wall or a bright sky, do you see little shapes “float” across your vision? These are eye floaters that are, for the most part, harmless. Individuals who have these tend to go about their life without interruption. In rare circumstances, he/she will seek treatment for bothersome floaters. Eye floaters are made of collagen. The area in the back of the...
Aging Eyes: Conditions & Diseases
Your body is a machine. Over time, machine parts can wear down and need tended to. Your eyes work every day focusing and re-focusing. This can cause wear and tear over the course of many years. The eye muscle is a smooth muscle, so unlike the muscles in your arms, exercising it daily wears it down instead of building it up. Listed below are some common problems and disorders...
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