September is Healthy Aging Month As people age, they are at higher risk for certain eye diseases and conditions that can cause low vision and impact quality of life. These include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. September is Healthy Aging Month and a great time to talk about preserving vision as… Continue reading Health Tips to Reduce Risks of Age-Related Eye Diseases
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Treatments May Help People with Aging Eyes See up Close Without Reading Glasses
Researchers are testing cutting-edge treatments for people who want to see up close without reading glasses and finding promising results, according to studies presented in October in Cicago at AAO 2016, the 120th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A new method that uses lasers to reshape a small part of the cornea,… Continue reading Treatments May Help People with Aging Eyes See up Close Without Reading Glasses
Don’t Lose Sight of Cataracts
Here, from the experts at the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health, is information you must know about cataracts, a condition that often affects the vision of people over 60: 1 What is cataract? When the lens of your eye gets cloudy, it is called a cataract. It can cause vision loss… Continue reading Don’t Lose Sight of Cataracts