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Smoking and Eye Disease

July 24, 2019 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Written By: Kierstan Boyd Smoking tobacco (cigarettes, cigars or pipes) can cause lung disease, heart disease, cancer, and many other serious health problems. But did you know that smoking can also harm your eyes? Here are some eye problems that are made worse by smoking: Dry eye This is when your eyes do not have …

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Sunglasses: Your Prescription for Eye Health

June 22, 2019 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Next time you step outside to enjoy the summer sun, don’t forget to bring a pair of sunglasses. Most people know that the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays are bad for the skin. But did you know that too much sun on unprotected eyes increases the risk of eye diseases? This summer, Steven Boskovich, M.D. and …

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Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and the Eye

May 27, 2019 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Courtesy of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Written By: Kate Rauch Eyes and Brain Have Much in Common The relationship between brain tissue and eye tissue is an area of intense interest for ophthalmologists and neurologists. The brain has a critical role in taking the visual information your eye gathers and putting it together into …

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Genetics and Age-related Macular Degeneration

April 21, 2019 by Michigan Retina-Vitreous Institute

Courtesy of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Written By: Reena Mukamal Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States. Nearly two million Americans have AMD. This number is projected to more than double over the next two decades. Anyone can develop AMD, but lifestyle and diet are major …

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