GLAUCOMA SOLUTIONS
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, especially for older people. But loss of sight from glaucoma is preventable if you get treatment early enough.
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve carries the images we see to the brain. Many people know that glaucoma has something to do with pressure inside the eye. The higher the pressure inside the eye, the greater the chance of damage to the optic nerve.
The optic nerve is like an electric cable containing a huge number of wires. Glaucoma can damage nerve fibers, causing blind spots to develop.
Often people don’t notice these blind areas until much optic nerve damage has already occurred. If the entire nerve is destroyed, blindness results.
Early detection and treatment by your ophthalmologist are the keys to preventing optic nerve damage and blindness from glaucoma.
DRY EYE SOLUTIONS
What are the symptoms of dry eyes?
Dry eyes can cause a gritty, sandy sensation, burning, stinging and itching. Some people notice their eyes sticking shut when they wake up. Sometimes a dry eye can actually seem watery. The eye can be producing poor quality, reflex tears, which don’t do the job of keeping the eye lubricated. Click here to visit Dry-Eye-Syndrome.net and learn more about the symptoms of dry eyes.
What can be done for dry eyes?
The first line of treatment is usually artificial tears. There are several excellent brands on the market. One person may like one type better, while another may find a different brand works better. If you are using artificial tears more than 4times/day, a non-preserved tear should be used. Ask your eye doctor to make some recommendations. If your eyes are severely dry, a humidifier in rooms that you spend a lot of time may be helpful. Click here to visit Dry-Eye-Syndrome.net and learn more about the treatments for dry eyes.
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