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Blepharitis

BlepharitisLid margin disease is a common, persistent inflammation of the eyelids. Symptoms include irritation, itching, and occasionally, a red eye. This condition frequently occurs in people who have a tendency towards oily skin, dandruff, or dry eyes.Bacteria normally reside on everyone’s skin, but in some people, they thrive in the skin at the base of the eyelashes. Nearby oil glands may be overactive, causing dandruff-like scales and particles to form along the lashes and eyelid margins, which can cause redness, stinging, or burning.Lid margin disease may not be cured, but it can be controlled with a few simple daily hygienic…

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Macular Degeneration and Nutritional Supplements

Macular Degeneration & Nutritional Supplements Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease caused by damage or breakdown of the macida, the small part of the eye’s retina that is responsible for our central vision. This condition affects both distance and close vision and can make some activities-like threading a needle or reading-very difficult or impossible. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people over 65. Although the exact causes of AMD are not fully understood, a recent scientific study shows that antioxidant vitamins and zinc may reduce the impact of AMD in some people with the…

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