Preventive Eye Care

News on Dry Eye Syndrome, Air Quality and Pressure

2020-07-07T19:57:04+00:00

According to a new report published online February 24, 2014 in Ophthalmology, air pollution and atmospheric pressure are the most influential environmental risk factors for the development of dry eye syndrome (DES).  Solid and liquid particles in the air were noted to be a significant cause of dry eye disease.  Researchers from Bascom Palmer Eye [...]

News on Dry Eye Syndrome, Air Quality and Pressure2020-07-07T19:57:04+00:00

Visual Migraines and Stroke Prevention in Women

2020-07-07T19:57:17+00:00

USA Today reports on the American Heart Association's new stroke preventions guidelines.  For the first time, special recommendations are outlined because women have a unique risk: living longer and having different hormone levels than men.  The AHA says that women with migraine preceded by aura (a visual phenomenon appearing as central or peripheral  shimmering or [...]

Visual Migraines and Stroke Prevention in Women2020-07-07T19:57:17+00:00

Two Antioxidants In Kale Tied To Lower Risk Of Chronic Eye Diseases

2020-07-07T20:03:51+00:00

The Boston Globe (2/25, Kotz) “Daily Dose” blog reports that kale contains two antioxidants, “lutein and zeaxanthin,” which “have been associated with a lower risk of chronic eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, according to the American Optometric Association.” The blog entry provides tips on how to prepare kale. It also warns people [...]

Two Antioxidants In Kale Tied To Lower Risk Of Chronic Eye Diseases2020-07-07T20:03:51+00:00
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