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Some people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are seeking alternative treatments, such as holistic or natural cures. Learn what research says about approaches like acupuncture, rheopheresis, and microcurrent stimulation.
Learn how scientists are exploring biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid to screen for Alzheimer’s disease.
Explore the controversial use of antipsychotics (including Seroquel, Quetiapine, Olanzapine) to treat the challenging behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Research suggests that bright light, including blue light, may lead to retinal diseases. Protect your eyes from potential damage with these tips.
In glaucoma, the optic nerve cells degenerate and eventually lead to cell death. Learn more about how scientists around the world are studying ways in which to regenerate the optic nerve.
Learn what to expect from a macular degeneration eye examination including diagnostic tests, risk assessment, and treatment evaluations.
This article is part one of a three-part series and provides an overview of challenging behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s disease, including agitation, sleep disturbances, inappropriate sexual behavior, and apathy.
As we get older, we may start to notice difficulty with reading and computer work, floaters in the vision, and eye irritation and dry eye. While none of these are symptoms of open-angle glaucoma, they are worth discussing with an eye care professional.
If you or someone in your family has glaucoma, the cost of the glaucoma eye drops may be a challenge each month, especially when considering that many people are also taking medications for other chronic diseases. Since glaucoma is generally a lifelong condition, it is essential to identify a long-term strategy for treatment, and financial burden is important to consider. This article provides some tips to help you reduce the financial burden of your glaucoma treatment.
Optic nerve imaging provides objective tests to diagnose glaucoma and follow its progression. Learn about OCT, HRT & other advances in imaging technology.
