Most people don’t think about the value of their eyes until their sight is diminished or permanently impaired. It’s not too late to start taking care of your vision. Consider seven ways to keep your eyes healthy: Wear protective glasses – When spending time outdoors, participating in sports or working on projects involving chemicals or … Read Full Article
Every day you use your eyes for just about everything. In fact, scientists report that, while awake, your eyes are open at least 90 percent of the time. So, it’s not surprising that about 23.7 million Americans adults experience vision problems. Here are six things you should know about common eye issues and diseases. Vision … Read Full Article
An eye exam is much more than a checkup on how well you can see. It’s an evaluation of the healthiness of your eyes. Consider five reasons why an eye exam is important to your overall health as featured in Reader’s Digest. Eye exam During the exam, the eye doctor carefully looks at the retina, … Read Full Article
People who enjoy excellent vision often wonder whether they really need to schedule an eye exam. But an eye exam is just as much about checking the healthiness of your eyes as it is evaluating how well you can see. Review three reasons why exams are important. 1. Eye diseases – According to the National … Read Full Article
Over 30 percent of Americans are affected by myopia, also called nearsightedness. It’s a vision condition that impacts how well people can see close up. Some people have mild nearsightedness or struggle to see clearly only at night, but others have a severe condition that can lead to long-term vision loss. Currently, doctors treat myopia … Read Full Article
Thousands of American preschool children struggle with vision problems that could impact their behavior and ability to learn. Researchers at the University of Southern California Roski Eye Institute report that about 175,000 children under age 5 have treatable vision issues. Unfortunately, many don’t receive the vision care they need. Vision helps kids develop Preschoolers are … Read Full Article
Parents and caregivers want their kids to succeed in school. They provide backpacks, new school clothes and shoes, and schedule after-school programs. However, often parents and caregivers overlook one thing that directly impacts kids’ learning and behavior: their vision. Eye doctors report that one in four children has undiagnosed eye problems. Here are four ways … Read Full Article
Driving at night can be challenging. Road signs can be hard to read, and familiar landmarks are not clearly visible. Night driving especially is a problem for people suffering from nyctalopia, known as night blindness. Here are three things to know about this condition: Symptoms – There are several common signs of night blindness: Eyes … Read Full Article
Lazy eye is the most common cause of kids’ vision problems, affecting about 3 percent of American children. Also known as amblyopia, lazy eye typically develops between birth and age 8. Usually, one eye is more nearsighted or looks to the side. Rarely does the condition develop in both eyes. Diagnosing and treating lazy eye … Read Full Article
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. They occur naturally with age, clouding the eye’s lens. However, medical experts report that a healthy diet can help prevent or slow the progression of cataracts. Real food, not supplements Fluid inside the eye contains a vitamin C-like substance that protects and controls oxidation that … Read Full Article
