Polarized sunglasses protect you from the effects of UV from sunlight and is just as important as protecting their skin according to Dr. John Henahan.
Tag Archives: Eye Health
Diabetes causes blindness, is a cure coming?
A possible breakthrough treatment may hold the key to curing Type 1 Diabetes, a leading cause of blindness in children and adults. For now, annual eye examinations and special testing are the best way to preserve vision if you are diabetic.
Vitamins Supplements May Help Prevent Macular Degeneration
Judicious use of supplements, especially lutein/zeaxanthin and certain vitamins can reduce the risk of Macular Degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Read more
Cholesterol Medications Cut Cataract Risk
A large recent study suggests that taking cholesterol lowering medications may cut the risk of cataracts later in life. The UK’s Daily Mail (1/15, Hagan) reports that, according to a study published in the Annals of Epidemiology, “statins (medications like Lipitor) could cut the chances of developing cataracts by nearly 40 percent.” In a “study [...]
