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Redefining Eye Health with Innovation, Science, and Care
Vision is one of our most precious gifts, yet it is often taken for granted until it begins to fade. Dr. Rama Jager, a renowned retinal surgeon and founder of Pristene (formerly Eye Check), recognized this and set out to revolutionize eye health. Combining his expertise as an ophthalmologist with a passion for improving visual…
March 25, 2025
The 7 Best Natural Ingredients To Fight Glaucoma
Several studies have shown that a healthy diet, rich in fruits and vegetables with high antioxidants, is linked to reduced risk for glaucoma, especially in older adults that are already at an increased risk for developing glaucoma. What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disorder that causes damage to important structures within the eye, primarily the…
November 27, 2024
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
This article is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose any conditions Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the world. Although it currently has no cure, there are multiple things that a person can do to help prevent and treat this condition. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)…
October 25, 2024
Retinal Detachment: Vital Info On the Journey to Vision Preservation
A retinal detachment occurs when the retina, a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, separates from its normal position. This separation disrupts the retina's ability to send visual signals to the brain, leading to vision loss that can become permanent if not treated promptly. The condition requires immediate medical attention,…
August 29, 2024
The Best Nutritional Supplement Ingredients for Dry Eye Disease
The best ingredients in nutritional supplements can help to improve the quality and quantity of tears and alleviate some of the symptoms of dry eye disease. Dry eye disease affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. It is often referred to as a multifactorial disease, meaning that it includes a spectrum of different…
August 29, 2024
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Treatment for Dry Eye Disease
There are most commonly two types of dry eye disease, aqueous deficient dry eye (eye does not produce enough tears) and evaporative dry eye (poor quality tears that evaporate from the eye surface too quickly). Determining which one someone has can identify the best treatment to use.
ReadWhy Regular Eye Exams Are Vital For Your Long-Term Vision Health
Maintaining your eye health involves scheduling a complete eye exam every few years. Many eye diseases and conditions — such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts — do not have any symptoms other than vision loss. Getting your eyes checked by an eyecare provider (e.g., an optometrist or ophthalmologist) can help…
ReadWhat Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Do For Our Eyes?
Our brains and eyes are highly concentrated with Omega-3 fatty acids, where they start to accumulate even before we are born, during fetal development. Diets rich in Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with reduced risk of death from coronary heart disease mortality, slowing of age-related cognitive decline, and a decreased risk of developing late-stage…
ReadAn Easy Guide To Vitamin C and Macular Health
The following article will talk about Vitamin C, how Vitamin C is beneficial for Eye Health, possible risks of not having enough Vitamin C in regards to overall health, and also food and supplements that contain Vitamin C.
ReadRetinal Detachment: Vital Info On the Journey to Vision Preservation
A retinal detachment occurs when the retina, a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, separates from its normal position. This separation disrupts the retina's ability to send visual signals to the brain, leading to vision loss that can become permanent if not treated promptly. The condition requires immediate medical attention,…
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