Explore expert-vetted resources on diseases of mind and sight.
Explanation of glaucoma drainage devices, called tube shunts (including the Ahmed valve). Plus risks and benefits of this type of glaucoma surgery.
What is legal blindness? Our expert explains this term and discusses the common eye diseases that can cause blindness.
A combination of social, mental, and physical stimulation is the best medicine for a healthy life. Even after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, stimulating activities should be continued and modified as needed.
Learn about clinical trials comparing glaucoma medications and laser therapy for primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
People often ask if their medications affect the risk of vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). One class of medications can lead to more severe vision loss in people with the wet form of the disease, and another class of drugs may have a beneficial effect.
Learn why a dementia care plan is so valuable for caregivers and understand how to create one.
