The eye is made up of a number of parts, veins, arteries, and vessels. It contains many unique proteins that can act as auto-antigens. Any damage done to these proteins can cause eye issues. Some such examples include cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and retinal degenerative diseases.

You probably know that vitamins and minerals are very important for maintaining our health, but do you know that certain vitamins are also important for your eyes, to keep them healthy and in proper condition? The two most important vitamins that are important for promoting eye health and preventing vision loss are Vitamin A and […]

When you are suggested to have routine eye checkups every year, you may wonder if it is really necessary. Well, if you are above the age of 50, you may consider regular eye exams, but if you still in your 20s or 30s, you wouldn’t care, especially if you don’t have any eye problems or […]

Crying is a very natural phenomenon for us humans. Whether it is when someone hurts us, whether it is when we are watching a tragic movie, or whether it is when we are laughing so hard that our eyes start watering. But, tears are not attached only to emotions. While they definitely show the extent […]

The retina is what lets us visualize objects when the light hits the back of the eye to create images. And, when this important tissue is affected, it causes lots of problems, wherein it becomes difficult to read, drive, and see fine details. In fact, if it is severely affected, it can even make a […]

Winters are here, and we are struggling to keep up with our constantly striking hunger, laziness, tendency to feel sleepy, staying warm, and dealing with our dry skin. But, one thing that goes unnoticed is the problems that winter brings with it that affect the eyes.