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Why Sleep Apnea Could be Rough on the Eyes

Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by snoring, breathing difficulties, disrupted sleeping patterns and other symptoms. From high blood pressure to liver damage, sleep apnea has been linked to other problems throughout the body. Likewise, ,,,

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Eye-Healthy Frittata

Ingredients: 3 Omega-3 enriched eggs 3 small red potatoes sliced 1 Tbsp. 1% or skim milk 1/2 cup diced red and orange peppers 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. ,,,

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Ten Important Facts About Glaucoma

1. According to the National Institutes of Health, roughly 2.2 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. By the year 2020, this figure is expected to rise to 3 million. 2. Glaucoma occurs three times ,,,

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Sleep Tight? How You Sleep Could Hurt Your Eyes

Did you know that most humans spend between a quarter and a third of their lives sleeping? Furthermore, according to team of South Korean researchers, your sleeping position could have a major impact on your eye health. Under Pressure ,,,

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Sleep Tight? How You Sleep Could Hurt Your Eyes

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Surgical Options for Glaucoma

When it comes to addressing glaucoma, doctors frequently turn to eye drops as a first-line option. While often effective, this approach doesn’t work for everybody. Should this be the case, a doctor may advise surgery. Laser Surgery One treatment ,,,

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Finding Glaucoma In Our Genes

Genes tell us a lot about ourselves, ranging from our height, eye color, hair color and pretty much everything else. If a recent report from a team of Australian-based researchers is correct, you might be able to add the ,,,

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Treating Glaucoma In Dogs

Glaucoma isn’t just a problem that humans have to deal with; our four-legged canine friends also have to contend with this disease. The good news is that conscientious dog owners can take steps to protect their pets’ vision. At-Risk ,,,

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Glaucoma and Alzheimer’s Risk

There are many warning signs of Alzheimer’s, including age, family history and genetics. But suppose the presence of glaucoma could also influence your risk of this degenerative disease? According to researchers at University of Washington (UW), this might be ,,,

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Is Glaucoma an Autoimmune Disorder?

Though glaucoma is a relatively common condition across the developed world, medical researchers have still yet to conclusively identify its primary causes. Believe it or not, one potential culprit could be the body’s very own immune system. Trouble with ,,,