Anderson Cooper, veteran reporter for the news channel CNN, was temporarily blinded by a flash corneal burn from excessive sun exposure while researching a news story in Portugal. He was not wearing sunglasses. The reporter’s eyesight returned after 36 hours.
The host of Anderson Cooper 360 and Anderson Live, Anderson Cooper spent time on a boat on a sunny, windy day without sunglasses. That night, he awoke with eye irritation and burning eye pain. “It [felt] like my eyes [were] on fire, my eye balls.” Then he discovered he was blinded. Cooper sought medical attention.
There have not been any reported cases so far of eye infection in eye surgery patients who received medications from the New England Compounding Pharmacy (NECC); however, other types of patients have contracted fungal meningitis. Several NECC products were recalled after patients receiving drug injections for back pain became ill. More than 400 people in 15 states developed fungal infections that have been traced to products from NECC, and more than 29 people have died.
The compounding pharmacy is supposed to ship sterile products that are free of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and contaminants. Investigators found contamination that was sometimes even visible to the naked eye. Compounding pharmacies operate in a legal gray area that includes both state and federal laws. Pharmacies are regulated by state pharmacy boards, but the FDA steps in when a significant situation arises. Sometimes the federal
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Did you know that the leading cause of blindness in children is eye inquires, and that most eye injuries in schoolchildren are sports-related? According to The National Eye Institute, the damage from eye injuries can be temporary or, or they can lead to permanent loss of vision.
School children eye injury statistics:
As the “Baby Boomer” generation in the United States approaches their 60’s and beyond, the incidence of eye disease in this aging population will rise. Eye problems become more prevalent as an individual ages. What are the most common eye diseases in older people? How can eye geriatric eye disease be prevented and addressed naturally? And what does Baby Boomer natural eye care look like?
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The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reminds Americans that there are over 9,000 fireworks related injuries each year. Of these injuries, almost half affect the head and nearly 30% of those are injuries to the eyes. One quarter of these fireworks related injuries leave victims with permanent vision loss or blindness.
It is especially important to note that children age fifteen and younger suffer half of all fireworks eye injuries. Sparklers, which can cause third degree burns, can be especially dangerous for young children. Bottle rockets are considered the most dangerous fireworks.
The month of July has been established as “Eye Safety Awareness Month.” The AOA offers the following safety tips:
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In light of the recent flooding in the Midwest that has disrupted lives and endangered public health, the American Optometric Association (AOA) has published a list of reminders and precautions related to eye care, particularly for those contact lens wearers out there. Their particular concerns involve the proliferation of water born pathogens such as amoeba, parasites, bacteria and viruses which can be responsible for eye infections. Eye doctors have seen an increase in eye infections in areas of flood stricken Iowa.
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As the holidays get closer, make sure that the gifts you give the children in your life do not endanger their eyes.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission toy-related injuries are on the rise; 186,000 kids under 15 went to the emergency room after toy-related incidents last year.
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Natural Eye Care, Inc.
3 Paradies Lane
New Paltz, New York 12561
Phone: 845.475.4158
NaturalEyeCare™ started in 1999 to help the public and professionals learn about complementary care in eye disease treatment.
The information and recommendations we offer are based on over 30 years of peer review research and personal clinical experience which guides us in providing a valuable resource to our readers, customers and patients regarding maintaining healthy vision naturally.
We believe that vision health is intimately connected to overall mental, physical and spiritual health. Therefore we encourage people to look at their overall lifestyle and diet as part of keeping healthy vision and reducing the risk of eye disease onset. This includes diet, regular exercise, and management of daily stress. If one has health issues such as high blood pressure, a thyroid imbalance, any autoimmune disease and/or are on medication(s), these possible contributions to eye disease should considered when working with your health care professional.
Please do not hesitate to call us at 845.475.4158 with any questions and concerns.
