February is Low Vision Awareness Month. Not being able to see your favorite television show or read your favorite book can be devastating. But there are steps you can take to continue to enjoy your beloved activities and perform everyday tasks even with vision loss. Low vision is permanent vision loss that cannot be improved… Continue reading Four Tips on Living with Low Vision
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Traditional Glaucoma Test Can Miss the Severity of the Disease
The most common tests for glaucoma can underestimate the severity of the condition by not detecting the presence of central vision loss, according to a 2018 Columbia University study. The study, published November 8th in JAMA Ophthalmology, found that administering a variation of the visual field test that better assesses macular damage can improve diagnosis… Continue reading Traditional Glaucoma Test Can Miss the Severity of the Disease
You Need An Eye Exam Now. Here’s Why.
With all our other health concerns, we may be inclined to skip getting an annual eye exam, but in fact it’s crucial, according to the Lighthouse Guild, a nonprofit organization that provides vision and health services. “Early detection and treatment of low vision are the key to better eye health,” says Dr. Andrea Zimmerman, a… Continue reading You Need An Eye Exam Now. Here’s Why.
What Are You Going To Do For Your Health This Year?
According to the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health, these are some goals to go for in 2015: Lose Weight Sensibly. The SeniorHealth experts say that you shouldn’t lose more than 2 pounds a week. Start with If you need to lose weight, it’s important to do so slowly. Lose no more than… Continue reading What Are You Going To Do For Your Health This Year?