Health News
Raising Awareness about Home Eye Safety 
 During Home Eye Safety Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is stressing the importance of eye safety and eye injury prevention.  
Relief for Red, Itchy Eyes
 For anyone with allergies, dealing with watery and itchy eyes can be very uncomfortable. Fortunately, if you don't have anti-allergy medication on hand, relief from these symptoms may still be possible. 
A Link Between Statins and Cataracts
 While statin medications are taken to improve a patient's heart health, doing so may negatively affect that patient's eye health. 
Improve Your Vision, Extend Your Life
 Getting cataract surgery to improve your vision may also help to extend your life. 
Keeping an Eye Out for the Kids
 With all the changes a child faces in the fall, like new classes, new schools and new activities, sometimes changes in vision can be brought to the surface as well. 
Cataract Surgery Safety for the Elderly
 Cataract surgery can significantly improve vision for cataracts patients, but is it a good option for the elderly? 
Raising Awareness of Cataracts
 With August being Cataract Awareness Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is telling senior citizens to look out for signs of cataracts. 
Seeing Stroke Through the Eyes
 Looking deep into a person’s eyes may hold clues about his or her cardiovascular health. Retinal imaging could become a tool for predicting which patients may have a stroke.
What Sleep Apnea May Mean for Your Eyes
 Difficulty sleeping may not be the only problem associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A type of glaucoma may also be associated with this sleep disorder. 
A Sight for Sore Eyes
 Improvements in medical technology and knowledge have meant tremendous progress in taking care of babies born extremely early and/or small. But many of these children still may face future challenges.
