Contact lenses offer a huge boost in quality of life. Contacts give people more choice in their overall style than glasses. Even people who like the look of glasses tend to appreciate being able to go without them on occasion. What’s more, contacts don’t interfere with accessories like headphones or hats in the way a pair of glasses might. However, specific types of contacts can also help treat medical issues, such as: 1. Moisturizing daily contacts It’s estimated that about 50% of the people who stop wearing contact lenses make the decision due to dry eyes. Dry eyes are often a problem in and of themselves. And contacts often make the problem even worse. This isn’t anything inherently wrong with contacts. Instead one simply needs to properly match a patient’s eyes to overall water content within a contact lens. Soft contact lenses are made of hydrogel, which contains water. The higher water content in the lens can cause dryness in one’s eyes though. Rigid, but gas permeable, lenses can help protect an eye from drying out. Moisturizing contacts will also usually cover the entire corneal surface in order to ensure eyes stay moist. 2. Toric contact lenses Astigmatism occurs when the normally spherical lens of the eye is elongated.

Dementia is a combination of a variety of symptoms that interferes with an individual’s cognitive functioning. Generally, dementia occurs when nerve cells in the brain fail to function, resulting in conditions such as forgetfulness, inability to reason well, among other symptoms. Although the condition is common in older people, it is not an inevitable aging disease. Even though it is common for a person to forget things at times, some degree of forgetfulness is not natural and maybe as a result of dementia and related disorders. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disorders are not the same, as many would think. Dementia is a general term that describes symptoms that affects reasoning, the performance of routine activities, and communication. On the other hand, Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. The two conditions express almost similar symptoms, but distinguishing them is critical when it comes to management and treatment. It is more likely to overlook the signs and symptoms of dementia, as most of the time are mild. However, if you notice any of the following symptoms, notify your medical officer for early diagnosis: 1. Memory loss Normal forgetfulness may not distract you from living a full, productive life. For instance, you might forget a person’s name and later remember it.

A study conducted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society estimates that there are almost one million people in the United States living with multiple sclerosis (or MS). MS is progressive, immune-mediated disorder. It is a disease affecting the connections between the spinal cord and brain that causes the body to attack parts of your body that are necessary for everyday functions. Although the cause for the condition is unknown, scientists believe genetics and environmental factors play a factor. There is not one specific test that diagnoses MS. When assessing MS, doctors use a combination of lab tests, medical history and neurological exams to rule out other diseases, this eventually leads to a MS diagnosis. Early warning symptoms of multiple sclerosis start in people between the ages of 20- to 50-years of age. The disease is more common in women. While some people may experience only one symptom others encounter a combination of several symptoms. Symptoms can be overlapping and last for various amounts of time and may include: 1. Vision problems Usually one of the first symptoms patients with MS experience is blurred vision. This occurs due to damage in the patient’s optic nerves. Vision problems can include involuntary rapid eye movement, double vision, blurred vision and possible periods of complete vision loss.

Overactive bladder, also referred to as OAB, causes a sudden and frequent urge to urinate that is uncontrollable. It makes you feel the need to pass urine several times, either during the day or at night. It may sometimes embarrass you and make you feel isolated. OAB is a result of normal bladder function as well as involuntary bladder contractions. Medics and health experts have not correctly pointed out what causes overactive bladder. The following foods are the dietary trigger that makes overactive bladder (OAB) worse: 1. Alcohol Alcoholic drinks, as well as beverages, are well known to cause numerous if not countless visits to the bathroom, but what is fascinating is that the science behind the number of visits is yet to be understood. The idea and perception behind this is that alcohol stimulates your bladder as it disrupts brain signals making you conscious of your bladder overflow, as well, making it challenging to control it. Alcohol is well known to dehydrate your body, and this irritates your bladder, exacerbating OAB just to stay away from it. 2. Artificial sweeteners Whether it’s Aspartame, which is found in NutraSweet or equal or Sucralose found in Splenda, Saccharin, or even plain sucrose, all of these artificial sweeteners are irritants to your bladder and accurately to your overactive bladder or OAB symptoms.

1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Psoriasis, which is characterized by chronic inflammation, can make it hard for people to breathe and lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). In fact, a study conducted in the scientific journal PLOS One revealed that people with psoriasis are more prone to developing COPD. Since inhaling smoke can contribute to the development of COPD, people with psoriasis should avoid exposure to various types of toxic substances, especially tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars. Patients should also be regularly checked for reduced lung function by a doctor. 2. Lymphoma People with psoriasis have an increased risk of developing lymphoma and other cancers. This is because psoriasis affects the body’s immune system in a way that causes it to produce excessive inflammation, which generally increases cancer risk. Moreover, many risk factors for psoriasis, such as smoking and heavy alcohol consumption, are also risk factors for cancer. Some psoriasis medications can also increase a patient’s risk for lymphoma specifically.  3. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common condition that affects many women. This condition, which is characterized by small cysts on the ovaries, can increase a patient’s risk of getting endometrial cancer, among many other symptoms.