The American Academy of Ophthalmology defines cataract as the clouding of the lens through which light rays are refracted and is characterized by blurry or unclear vision, double images, sensitivity to light, difficulty in seeing well at night and seeing dull or faded color instead...
Sjogren’s, named after its discoverer Henrik Sjögren, is the most prevalent systemic autoimmune disease that predominantly affects women. This disorder is manifested in the form of dry eyes, dry mouth, joint pains and chronic fatigue and if left untreated can cause severe dysfunction in organs...
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune / polygenic skin disease that causes loss of hair on the scalp and face and is estimated to affect over 6.8 million people in the U.S alone. There is currently no cure available for this disorder, with dermatologists using Corticosteroids, Minoxidil 5%, Anthralin and Diphencyprone (DPCP) as treatment options. However, these cause discomfort...
