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Glaucoma has affected over 2.22 million US citizens, and this number is expected to increase by 50% by 2020. It comes as a shock that the estimated number of patients suffering from Glaucoma across the world is estimated to reach 80 million by 2020.  The graph below shows the steady rise in the number of glaucoma patients over the years. Source: Statista That said, various natural products like Mirtogenol have been said to deliver promising results, when it comes to prevention or treatment (stopping the progress) of glaucoma.  The article presents a holistic view on glaucoma, its symptoms and risk...

Dry eye is a condition which occurs when the lacrimal glands in your eyes do not produce enough tears for providing adequate lubrication to your eyes. A human eye has a uniform layer of tears on the surface to keep it moist, healthy, well-lubricated and comfortable.  Lack of sufficient moisture and lubrication can cause a range of consequences from constant eye irritation to significant inflammation and even scarring on the eye surface. Research has shown that there is a significant rise in the number of dry eye-related conditions every year.  Source: Nature   Needless to say, dry eyes is a...

Studies have shown that macular degeneration is the third most important cause of blindness in the world. This is an eye disease affecting the central area of the retina known as the macula. The prime function of the macula is to provide us with the ability to read in great detail. At the same time, the remaining portion of the retina is concerned only with peripheral vision. At the centre of the macula, there is a small spot called the fovea centralis, which is responsible for your colour vision and ability to identify complex images. The light which falls on the...