What is glaucoma?  Glaucoma is an umbrella term used to describe an array of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, affecting around 3 million Americans and 80 million people across the globe. This disease causes progressive...

The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is by taking a proactive approach. Here are seven ways you can help yourself avoid a reaction. Allergies are a common occurrence in many people’s lives, with over 50 million Americans affected yearly. Allergic reactions occur when the...

If you suffer from the eye disease neurotrophic keratitis, your doctor may soon consider prescribing the topical eye drop Oxervate (cenegermin). It is the first drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for the rare condition. The drug, developed by Italian...

Everyone has experienced physical pain at some point in their lives, sometimes severe or unbearable pain, yet with proper pain treatment and time, pain recedes in the majority of cases. However, as many as 100 million Americans suffer from persistent or chronic pain (pain which lasts several...