The eye, the brain and the body are inextricably interconnected. As an eye doctor, I am reminded of this every day when dealing with “eye” diseases that are really whole body or lifestyle issues. These include glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, dry eye and even myopia (nearsightedness – which increases the likelihood of these others). A sick eye, especially in chronic conditions like those cited, does not occur in isolation, but results from a sick body or unhealthy …
