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EYE DISEASE  

Keratoconus is an eye disease effecting 1 in 2000 Americans in which the cornea thins and bulges causing the surface of the eye to become cone shaped. Irregularities in shape of the cornea can cause dramatic distortion in one's vision.

An eye exam alone is not enough to diagnosis this disorder therefore it is generally misdiagnosed as another eye disease.

This eye disease and eye disorder site answers some common misconceptions but also provides links to many other places where patients can get more information and facts.

Amblyopia develops when one eye sees better than the other for whatever the reason, causing the bad eye's vision to deteriorate as the developing brain ignore's its images.

What you need to know about eye diseases if you are diabetic. What do you need to look for? What do you need to do to prevent eye disease? Read this article to find out.

This is an overview of the useful implication of FDA approved drug, Zaditor in the treatment of eye irritation in children.

Prevent Blindness America has named April as Women's Eye Health and Safety Month.

Choosing a good eye surgeon can be tough, especially when you need laser eye surgery. Learn the two most important factors that you should consider when it comes to choosing a good eye surgeon.

If you have macular degeneration don't lose hope for your eyesight. Until recently laser surgery was the best option for an effective treatment but today there are macular degeneration vitamins that can improve and in some cases reverse the effects of the disease.

This article shares information on the disease called dry eye that could lead to blindness in pets as well as human beings.

Lazy eye or amplyobia is a condition common in children where the brain does not interpret the signals from one eye properly that results in reduced visual acuity.

While doctors tend to prescribe a patch to be worn by children with lazy eye for 12 hours a day, a new study shows that wearing a patch for a mere three to six hours per day may be as effective as wearing it 12 hours daily.

Proper eye care is important for canines and some dog breeds are predisposed to genetic eye diseases. Symptoms and treatment of common eye conditions in dogs.

Do you suffer from an autoimmune disease? It is important to focus on vision and eye health as part of your treatment plan.

Batten Disease an inherited disorder of the nervous system & mostly effects children. Batten Disease affects various age groups progressively. Diagnostic tests can confirm the diagnosis. Fetal brain tissue transplant may prove to be only treatment.

Lyme disease, spread by the bite of infected ticks, can be prevented without giving up fun outdoors.

CERF helps to fight against canine, Jack Russell, ey diseases.

Your eyes cannot be damaged by wearing the wrong glasses. You may get a very severe headache but that is completely different from damage your eyes.

Health retina has photoreceptors: Rods and cones. Researchers cured achromatopsia in mice by injecting a harmless virus delivered corrective genes. Robert Johnson received the first gene therapy, cure a type of hereditary blindness.

Wilson's disease is an inherited condition that sees copper build up in your liver, one that is always fatal if not treated.

Lasik eye surgery is a procedure that reduces that a person's need for corrective lenses. With so many more people getting this procedure done this surgery has become very common.

Each year a rare disease that is not all that rare ends the lives of thousands of America old adults and young children. Leukemia is an equal opportunity disease.

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that can cause arthritis or worse if left untreated, and it pays to be on the lookout for these ticks this time of year.

Over-view of Batten Disease, a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder and the role OHSU in Portland, Oregon is playing with experimental stem cell transplants.

Basic information and treatment options for the herpes infection when it attacks the eye.

In November, your attention is probably focused on the upcoming winter holidays. Give some attention to an important cause, too, this year--Alzheimer's Disease.

A demyelization disease is any type of disease occurring in the nervous system where the myelin is damaged. Myelin is an insulating layer that surrounds the neurons in the nervous system. It is made up of lipid fat and protein...

For individuals who come in contact with the contaminated food or water, there is a risk for developing vision and eye complications associated with Whipple's disease.

Lyme's Disease affects millions of people every year, and yet awareness of the disease is horribly low. Learning about the disease and how to prevent and treat it is invaluable.

Tips to prevent tick bites that can lead to lyme disease

Nerve cells in the brain produce a vital chemical known as dopamine. Dopamine is the substance that controls movement. When the nerve cell cannot produce dopamine, the result is Parkinson Disease

An overview of Alpers' disease, a rare disorder of the central nervous system that is eventually fatal.

Lyme disease is preventable, by taking care to protect yourself and your environment.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis inflammation of the joints & symptoms. Blood tests and other tests confirm the diagnosis. Medication available only treat the symptoms but no cure. Cause of Still's disease is uncertain.

symtpoms and causes of batten's disease

If you experience complications associated with sudden eye pain, the complication may be attributed to the development of a lung disorder known as sarcoidosis.

For those who play and work outside, the latest statistics on Lyme disease may be disconcerting. But treatment is easy and effective if diagnosis is made in time.

Everyone knows that eye exams can catch eye diseases, but what if your eye doctor could tell you your blood sugar was too high or that you need to control your blood pressure? He can.

Chagas disease comes from a parasite transmitted through the feces of a blood-sucking insect, which is known as the kissing bug. The disease is endemic in rural areas from Mexico to Argentina.

Lyme disease can cause arthritis, neurological symptoms and even heart problems.

Retinitis Pigmentosa is a hereditary eye disease that primarily affects the field of vision of the person afflicted, but also compromises color and light perception and visual acuity.

With the summer season upon us, the number of Lyme disease cases is guaranteed to be on the rise. But just what is Lyme Disease? What should a person know about tick bites, as well as the risks, symptoms and prevention of Lyme Disease?

American Academy of Ophthalmology lecture given in New Orleans, Louisiana to the Academy by Robert Ritch, MD, was summarized as indicating that glaucoma should be viewed as a a group of systemic diseases whose final pathway...

When asked what their greatest health risk might be, many women believe breast cancer ranks highest. However, given recent research and documentation, heart disease remains the number one killer of American women.

Left untreated Grave's Disease can be fatal. The key is early diagnosis and treatment-it can save lives. This article will help you learn what to look for if you are experiencing thyroid problems.

The American Diabetes Association recommends dilated eye exams for diabetes patients at least once a year, but the figures show that in 1998, only 47% did get the exam. The objective is to get this figure up to 75% by 2010.

New Eye Scan Can Detect Changes In Brain Caused By Multiple Sclerosis

Neuralgia is a form of nervous disorder that is generally deemed a symptom rather than a disease. Three examples of true neuralgia are discussed here.

The term 'inflammatory bowel disease' is often used in describing chronic, inflammatory disorders that usually affect both the small and the large intestines. A prime example of this problem is Crohn's disease.

Over four million people worldwide suffer from IBD (which includes Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease), and more than 35,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Find out about the symptoms and treatment of these increasingly common diseases.

Childhood onset Crohn's Disease has a devestating impact on both your child and your family. Understanding the symptoms can make a huge difference in his quality of life.

Macular degeneration an eye disease attributing to vision impairment. Two types: Dry or wet. Wet AMD least common but more severe vision loss. New treatment injecting a liquid under eyelid which converts into a gel providing best treatment.

Offering an overview of the genetic defect known as Machado-Joseph disease and the impact on the CNS beginning in childhood or adolescence.

Healthy eating can be confusing. What you need are tips to focus your efforts so you can lose weight, feel great and reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

When the intestines take in copper from our food, the copper then builds up in the liver and injures the liver's tissues. This is called Wilson's disease.

This article identifies onset and symptoms of Lyme disease, its progression and treatment.

Information from research and personal experiences that have proven effective for eye problems.

Never neglect eye problems. many disorders can be treated or prevented if you heed certain danger signals.

Offering an overview of the use of Betagan eye drops in treating glaucoma.

Canine distemper is a very life-threatening disease, which is triggered by a highly contagious virus that attacks the gastrointestinal, respiratory and the nervous systems of dogs. Canine distemper disease can also

Wilson's Disease is an inherited (autosomal recessive), genetic disorder in which copper builds up in the liver and is released into other parts of the body, eventually causing damage to the liver and brain.

My brother was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease the middle of November and spent several days in the hospital on IV antibiotic therapy and anti-inflammation medications.

Dealing with Crohns disease. Symptoms, testing, and ways to cope.

Graves Disease is a condition involving the thyroid gland. The thyroid is situated at the base of the neck, behind the throat. The thyroid gland is responsible for a multitude of functions in the body, including metabolism.

I know there are a lot of eye questions that my patients have as well as tons of myths out there that have no basis in fact with regard to the eyes. If you have any questions and you are reading this article, then send me an email and I will address your questions

Promising new eye drop for treatment of cataracts and other eye problems

This articles contains a summary of studies that reveals the effectivity of Vitamin C in preventing eye cataract.

Prevalent in mostly women, Graves' disease has an occurrence rate of less than ¼ of 1% of the existing population. This disease was first noted by Sir Robert Graves, and is now considered to be the most common of all thyroid related disorders.

This is a copy of the genetics paper that I did for General Biology during our study on human genetics. It is an overview of Alzheimer's Disease. It contains history, treatments, causes and symptoms of the disease

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. This typically results in loss of muscle control, vision, balance, sensation and thinking ability.

Lyme disease is an illness that is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, which is a bacterium.

Researchers have discovered a chemical in the eye that triggers the dormant capacity of certain non-neuronal cells to transform into progenitor cells, a stem-like cell that can generate new retinal cells.

If you have persistent heartburn, there may be more to it than meets the eye.

Rosai-Dorfman Disease is a rare disorder that is characterized by an overproduction and accumulation of histiocyte, a type of white blood cell, in the lymph nodes.

Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solution was recalled by Advanced Medical Optics in May 2007, after the CDC determined people had developed a serious eye infection after using the solution. Many of these people may require a cornea transplant to correct the damage.

If you own cats, and suffer from Cat-scratch disease, you may be at-risk for complications associated with eye infections.

Macular Degeneration is common age related eye disease, causes vision to be impaired / blindness. Two types of AMD: dry or wet. Studies indicate related to problems in genes, elevated homocysteine, diet or presence of drusen. Limited treatment available.

For patients who live with glaucoma, the management of intraocular eye pressure is important. Try FDA approved drug known as Cosopt.

Can Lumbrokinase, derived from the intestinal enzymes of earthworms be beneficial in the natural treatment of Lyme Disease?

A recounting of how the definitive surgical treatments for Thyroid Eye Disease restored my eyesight after 18 months of living with bulging eyes, double vision and a compressed optic nerve.

Age-related macular degeneration, which is also called AMD or ARMD, is a an eye disease that is the number one cause of blindness and vision loss for Americans over the age of 65.

There are many types of brain disorders. Some are Schizophrenia, Parkinson Disease, Alzheimer's, and Autism.

When we think about eye problems we usually think about cataracts, glaucoma and the need for glasses. There are other eye disorders and the eyes can tell us about problems elsewhere in the body.

Vitreous floaters (eye floaters, vitreous opacities) are tiny, cloudy, clumps of cells that appear in the otherwise clear fluid (vitreous) that fills the back three-fourths of the eye.

This is an article about Crohn's disease.

Studies show Lutein can reverse or stall eye health problems including retinitis pigmentosa.

Diabetes is in itself a potentially devastating disease that can cause many problems. One of those problems is damage to the eyes and eventual blindness.

Orange tomatoes are proven to fight disease better than your regular red tomatoes.

Over the last two years, I've had three eye styes. As I'm often reluctant to run to the doctor for everything, I decided to treat this latest one the homeopathic way. Following are some remedies.

Alzheimers is a horrendous disease for the patient and the patient's family. Still there is just enough blessing mixed in with the sorrow to allow some peace in the midst of sadness.

If you are 50 years older or older, Please contact your physician immediately and ask about the vaccine to prevent Shingles. This is a very painful disease. You can have debilitating pain and itching, numbness, and a rash that reminds you of Chicken Pox.

This disease is one of the diseases where knowledge of DNA can help us identify the disease early so that the victim can lead as normal a life as possible.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease, affecting both male and female. Symptoms noticeable in both sexes. The bacteria can be prevented and treated, however can reoccur, if exposure develops again. The bacteria can cause birth defects & linked to bladder cancer.

If you still want to see, see to it that you keep your annual eye exam. It can mean the difference between easy and difficult vision, as well as preventing or detecting serious health problems.