Charting Paths to Precision Eye Care: Part One
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 3 million people in the U.S. currently have glaucoma, and the disease costs the economy over $2 billion in losses in productivity losses and direct costs. Scientists are studying this disease to understand its causes and progression, as well as ways to detect it before symptoms […]
Understanding Glaucoma & Myopia
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can lead to vision loss. Pressure builds up in the eye, and if the fluid in the eye doesn’t drain fast enough, the pressure can damage the optic nerve. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 3 million people in the U.S have glaucoma and […]
Concussion and Vision
Imagine this: You are the goalie for your high school soccer team and a ball is headed towards you. Instead of stopping the with your hands, you stop it with your feet and in the process, you fall down. As you move to get up, the other player kicks you in the head and you […]