Posted by adesuwa on Wednesday, May 25, 2011,
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major medical problem
throughout the world. Diabetes causes an array of long-term systemic
complications that have considerable impact on the patient as well as society,
as the disease typically affects individuals in their most productive years.[1] An
increasing prevalence of diabetes is occurring throughout the world.[2] In
addition, this increase appears to be greater in developing countries. The
etiology of this increase involves changes in diet, with higher fa... Continue reading ...
Posted by adesuwa on Wednesday, May 25, 2011,
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major medical problem
throughout the world. Diabetes causes an array of long-term systemic
complications that have considerable impact on the patient as well as society,
as the disease typically affects individuals in their most productive years.[1] An
increasing prevalence of diabetes is occurring throughout the world.[2] In
addition, this increase appears to be greater in developing countries. The
etiology of this increase involves changes in diet, with higher fa... Continue reading ...
Posted by adesuwa on Wednesday, May 25, 2011,
OCULAR EFFECT
OF SYSTEMIC DISEASES: THE HYPERTENSIVE AND DIABETIC RETINOPATHIES.
The epidemiological pattern and distribution of
Hypertension and diabetes is changing in the developing world, particularly as
dietary patterns become more and more westernized. With the attendant increase
in the prevalence of these two diseases, ocular involvement becomes more
frequently seen in clinical practice. It is important therefore for the
optometrist to be able to identify early and advanced ocular sig... Continue reading ...
Posted by adesuwa on Wednesday, October 27, 2010,
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Glaucoma:The Latest Diagnostic Tools
Today's technologies are faster, more accurate and able to detect glaucoma much earlier.Here's an overview of what's available.
By Mireille P. Hamparian, M.D., Encino, Calif., and Alan L. Robin, M.D., Baltimore, Md. Recent advances in technology have done a great deal to enhance our ability to detect and treat glaucoma in its earliest stages. And increasing numbers of eyecare professionals are taking advantage of the new technologies. For example, hundreds of ... |
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Posted by adesuwa on Friday, July 23, 2010,
Posted by adesuwa on Friday, July 23, 2010,
(Reuters Health) - People in most need of sight-preserving eyedrops may be the least successful in landing the therapy in their eyes, suggests a new study. Buildup of internal eye pressure is one of the main causes of the vision damage associated with glaucoma, a potentially blinding disease that affects more than 4 million Americans, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation. Standard treatment relies on self-administering pressure-lowering eyedrops. But based on observations of a large nu... Continue reading ...
Posted by adesuwa on Thursday, July 22, 2010,
A Guide to SunglassesGlaucoma can make eyes highly sensitive to light and glare, with some glaucoma medications exacerbating the problem even further. Sunglasses are an easy solution that makes life more comfortable when outdoors, while also providing critical protection from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Long-term exposure to UV rays can damage the eye’s surface as well as its internal structures, sometimes contributing to cataracts (clouding of the lens) and macular degenerat... Continue reading ...
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