Glaucoma is a disease that affects the eye leading to progressive damage to the retinal cells. This can result in irreversible damage to the optic nerve which can in turn result in significant loss of vision or blindness. If detected at an early stage and treated promptly, glaucoma can be controlled and further vision loss can ...
Allergy season is now in full swing and with the highest pollen counts in years Chicago’s south suburban residents are feeling the irritation of dry, itchy, watery eyes as well as sniffling, sneezing and runny noses. Weather reports and experts say this spring has already produced extremely high levels of yellow pollen blanketing many ...
Dr. Joy, who frequently answers medical questions on the Today Show was speaking about Macular Degeneration Tuesday May 11, 2010. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/37082815#37082815 Macular Degeneration is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss in individuals over the age of 55. It affects more than 10 million Americans and with baby boomers approaching this age more cases are expected in ...