Miriam E. Tucker | March 04, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC — High folate intake is associated with a reduced risk for exfoliation glaucoma, according to an analysis of data from 2 large prospective cohort studies. “Normalizing folate levels by eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of exfoliation glaucoma,” said Louis […]
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Which way do you sleep? Face down in the pillow? Flat on your back? On your side? A recent study reported in the December 2013 edition of the American Journal of Opthalmology investigated the relationship between sleeping position and vision degradation in normal tension and open angle glaucoma patients. Of the 692 patients in the
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“For years I struggled with bifocals and that middle age eye adjustment. Finally I went to see Dr Cecchini at Pittsburgh Eye Associates. Between the analysis and proper lens correction I see as well as I did 20 years ago! Both the eye glasses and contact lenses have been game changers for me. I can’t
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A new study looked at a large population of individuals age 18 and older who also had anxiety and/or depression. It found a significant association between these diagnoses and dry eye. So if you have anxiety and/or depression and have uncomfortable eyes that get red, tear and burn, you probably have dry eyes and should
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