Large, luscious eyelashes are all the rage. We see celebrities sporting them on every red carpet, and even non-movie stars have begun wearing them daily. But did you know they pose serious health risks to your eyes? As the false eyelash trend becomes more and more popular, ophthalmologists are seeing a rise in patients with […]
Cataracts will affect the majority of us as we age, so it is important to know and be able to recognize the symptoms of cataracts. This condition is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 40, and is also the leading cause of blindness worldwide. There are over 22 million Americans who are […]
Your mom always said eating carrots would lead to healthier eyes, and she may be right. A recent study done by Kings College of London has shown that eating your fruits and vegetables may help to reduce the risk of developing cataracts. By increasing the amount of Vitamin C in your diet, you will be […]
Dry eye syndrome affects millions of people, causing vision problems and a lot of discomfort. Stinging and burning sensations from dry eyes can also distract you from the visual pleasures around you, as well as make it difficult to accomplish daily activities. This syndrome can be caused by a variety of common things: allergies, prolonged […]
Blinking is essential. Every time our eyelids close, salty secretions from our tear glands sweep over our eyes’ surfaces, protecting them from harmful particles. The average person blinks 12 to 15 times per minute but when you’re in front of a computer screen, that number decreases dramatically to 3 to 4 times per minute. With […]
Just like our skin, our hair and even our minds, our eyesight can succumb to the perils of aging. As you age, you may notice your eyesight getting worse and while this happens to a majority of us, it can be nerve-wracking and worrisome. This type of vision loss is called age-related macular degeneration and […]
As we start off the New Year, many of us are making New Year’s resolutions—promises to better ourselves in 2016. The most popular New Year’s resolution without a doubt is to better our health. And while many take up running or start counting their calories, there are simple things you can do to improve your eye health. Here […]
Want to know more about your health? Just look at your eyes. They say your eyes are the ‘windows to your soul,’ but more importantly they can reveal a lot about your health. BB The ophthalmologists at Cornea Consultants of Albany can see clues in your eyes that may point to diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, […]