Seniors
Our bodies take a beating as the years go on but your eyes don’t have to. Although seniors are more susceptible to various eye conditions, you can take simple steps to help detect, treat or possibly even prevent serious eye conditions. Learn more about ways to care for your eyes as you get older.
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Eye simulator for common eye diseases
Ever wonder what your loved one with macular degeneration really sees? Walk through a simulation of common eye diseases.
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Read moreVision issues to monitor in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond
With each passing year, we gain more memories and more wisdom. (We hope!) But as we grow older, our bodies change too, including our eyes and vision. This process is natural, but it’s important to stay aware of age-related vision …
Read moreAre you at risk for glaucoma?
Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that develop when increased fluid pressure in the eyes damages the nerve fibers in the optic nerve and retina. This damage can lead to irreversible vision loss. The good news …
Read moreTaking your eyes out of the clouds: detecting and treating cataracts
Mr. Magoo may have been an endearing source of laughter, but those who suffer from cataracts are not likely to find humor in blurred vision. Cataracts, often associated with cloudy eyes, represent the most common cause of vision loss among …
Read moreMacular degeneration: detecting and preventing a leading cause of vision loss
Our eyes are cameras to the world, and for many of us the picture may be falling out of focus. Macular degeneration—simply described as blurred vision—is a leading cause of vision loss among people 50 and older, affecting more than …
Read moreMake Eye Care a Family Affair
At every age, your family members can benefit from regular eye care. From the very young to the young at heart, regular eye exams are important to keeping everyone in your family productive and well. Roughly 232 million Americans require …
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