Glaucoma is now the second leading cause of blindness

Old eye

Glaucoma is becoming an increasingly important cause of blindness, as the world’s population ages. New statistics gathered by WHO in 2002, show that glaucoma is now the second leading cause of blindness globally, after cataracts.

Romantic Hole Syndrome of the Retina

Romantic Hole Syndrome of the Retina

On this day, Valentine’s Day, romance and hearts are all around us – even in our eyes – literally. These photos are a submission of a 59-year-old female from Greece, who has Stargardt’s disease.

Worlds first bionic eye

Worlds first bionic eye

The doctors in the british city of Manchester have successfully made the world’s first bionic eye implant.

Know the danger signs of future blindness

The danger of future blindness

You can make it a weekly habit to cover one eye with your hand and check whether there is a difference in the number of persons and item as well as any difference in the subtitles when watching TV.

Diabetes is becoming an epidemic

Blood sugar test

Diabetes is becoming an epidemic. In 2030, approx. 552 million people will have the disease. 75% of all people who have had diabetes for a long time, develop some form of diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness. Retinalyze makes it easy to quickly find out if you have diabetic retinopathy and can make a […]