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Is There a Link Between High Blood Pressure and Glaucoma?

10/1/2024

Various systems in the body are linked. When something is wrong with one system it may have a negative effect on another part of the body. This may especially be true when dealing with your cardiovascular system. For instance, high blood pressure, referred to as hypertension, can often lead to several adverse effects, including increasing your risk of a stroke.

Spotlight on Home Eye Injury Prevention | Home Eye Safety Month

10/1/2024

Eye injuries can occur anywhere, including at work or during recreational activities. However, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says approximately half of eye injuries occur at home.

Researchers are not exactly sure why injuries occur so often at home. It may be in part because people tend to be comfortable in their own homes. They are not on guard, so they may not take as many precautions as they would outside the home. It may also be because people are engaging in activities such as yard work, cooking, and home improvement projects that can lead to eye injuries.

Prioritizing Your Eye Health for World Sight Day | World Sight Day

10/1/2024

How often do you think about your vision or your eye health? If you are like most of us, you probably do not think about your eye health often until you have an issue. Many of us take our vision for granted even though maintaining healthy eyes and good vision is essential to your overall quality of life.

Vision loss threatens employment, recreational activities, and overall independence. Various factors play a part in our vision and eye health, such as genetics, family history, medical conditions, and lifestyle factors. Some of these factors, such as our family's eye health history, are uncontrollable. However, lifestyle factors are largely controllable.

Six Misconceptions About Pink Eye

10/1/2024

Conjunctivitis is a common condition involving inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membrane that covers parts of the inside of the eyelid and the eyes. Because of the redness and bloodshot eyes, conjunctivitis is often referred to as pink eye.

According to research published in JAMA, about 6 million people in the United States develop pink eye each year. Although pink eye itself is not usually harmful to vision, it can be painful and bothersome.

Is There a Link Between High Blood Pressure and Glaucoma?

Spotlight on Home Eye Injury Prevention | Home Eye Safety Month

Prioritizing Your Eye Health for World Sight Day | World Sight Day

Six Misconceptions About Pink Eye

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