Night blindness, also called “Nyctalopia”, is a condition characterized by the inability to see well or to see at all in low light. It can also give a diminished ability to see contrast and difficulty transitioning from bright light to dim light. Night blindness has many causes, some that are treatable and some that are not.
In order to understand night blindness, one must understand a little about how the eye works. The retina is located in the back part of the eye, where light falls after passing through the lens. The retina has two types of cells that respond to light: rods and cones. Cones receive bright light and interpret color and detail. They are primarily
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Even VIPs have eye conditions. Here’s an interesting collection of ten notables who have serious vision conditions, and who have made a success of their lives nonetheless!
1. Steve Wynn: Las Vegas casino developer and the owner of such resorts as the Wynn Las Vegas, Wynn Macau, Bellagio, The Mirage, et cetera. Wynn has developed retinitis pigmentosa which includes progressive degeneration of the photoreceptor cells of the retina. Such degeneration results in poor night vision, light to dark adaption and impaired peripheral vision. Mr. Wynn recently partnered with the University of Iowa to establish the Stephen A. Wynn Institute for Vision Research. He donated $25 million to help the university find a cure for blinding eye diseases.
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Usher Syndrome is a genetic condition that leads to loss of hearing, balance and vision. It is the most common cause of deaf-blindness and accounts for 2-6% of the deaf population. The vision loss from Usher Syndrome is retinitis pigmentosa (degenerating retinal cells).
This condition was described in 1914 by Charles Usher, an English eye doctor. It is autosomal recessive, meaning both parents must carry the gene for the condition to
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A retinal tear is an eye problem with potentially serious complications that almost always ensue if not treated promptly. The retina feels no pain. Retinal tears can develop suddenly with little to no warning, and because of the lack of pain, people can easily fail to understand that something serious has occurred. Anyone who has symptoms of a retinal tear, or a more serious retinal detachment, should consult an eye doctor immediately.
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Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve that most often strikes young people aged 18-45. It is often accompanied by demyelination of the optic nerve. Demylenation is a loss of some of the fatty covering, called the myelin sheath, that protects the nerve and helps it conduct signals. While most people who develop optic neuritis recover their vision without treatment, a doctor must be consulted. This condition can lead to permanent damage of the optic nerve, creating partial or total blindness or holes in the visual field.
From before birth to the end of your life, smoking has a radical, nasty effect on your life: not only your health, but your social and mental life as well. It impacts every aspect of your life – your vision, your health, your happiness – from the time in the womb until your old age.
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You make bad health decisions every day – and you’re likely aware of them. You know the impact of two slices of cake after an already big meal, neglecting regular workouts in favor of a sedentary lifestyle, and drinking that second scotch sour. But what about the small choices you make every day that impact your eye health? Some bad habits you know, and you’re probably blissfully unaware of the others.
If you knew exactly how your bad eye care habits impact your vision, would you change your routine? Get ready to see clearly (the error of your ways). Read on to learn seven things you do every day that can damage your vision.
Devastating eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy may be detectable sooner with a new camera being developed by ophthalmologist Jean-Daniel Arbour and Photon Etc. in Canada. The camera is designed to detect changes at the metabolic level, even before anatomical changes are visible. It uses hyperspectral photography, which utilizes all wavelengths to detect more details.
Current technology uses light to see the retina in the back of the eye, and the blood vessels flowing out of the optic nerve. But the disease
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The medications tested were proton pump inhibitors called Prilosec (Omeprazole), Nexium (Esomeprazole Magnesium) and Prevacid (Lansoprazole).
Acid reflux symptoms include heartburn pain, tightness in the throat, shortness of breath, or a feeling that something is stuck in the throat. Any suspected acid reflux symptoms should be examined by a physician. Up to half the US population may have acid reflux problems. Acid reflux can be triggered by certain foods (especially acidic or spicy foods), alcohol and smoking. Chronic acid reflux can cause cellular changes in the esophagus that could lead to cancer.
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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.
