Many eyes diseases like glaucoma and cataracts can lead to complete and permanent blindness, but people often disregard common eye conditions like astigmatism and presbyopia as major threats. The articles here talk about the dangers of some of today’s most common eye problems and how you can take precautions and steps to improve eye health naturally.
Did you know that by the age of 80, half of Americans will have cataracts? As our population ages, the number of people with cataracts grows with every passing year. It is estimated that currently, there are 25 million Americans who have cataracts. We’re always told that cataracts will cause cloudy vision and will inhibit our […]
Our eyes age just like any other part of the body. However, sight is something we rely on to do pretty much anything in life, so this slow descent into worsened vision can be a blow. Poor vision can affect your performance at work. It can affect the way you do your favorite activities. And, […]
Our bodies are strange and complex things. We find a way to cure one ailment, and just as quickly, a new one begins affecting mass populations. An eye condition that seems to be on the rise with no signs of slowing down is myopia. This condition is also known more colloquially as nearsightedness. What is […]
Did you know that January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month? As the new year kicks off, one important resolution is to learn more about this disease and what we can do to prevent it, both for ourselves and for our loved ones. Glaucoma is a dangerous disease, largely because its symptoms onset suddenly. This is […]
It can be easy to tell if you’re farsighted because your vision will be blurry when you look at things up close, but you’ll be able to see things clearly in the distance. And it can be easy to tell if you’re nearsighted, because you’ll be able to see things up close clearly, but struggle […]
Blue light has been a buzzword in the visual health space for the past few years, and for good reason. Whether you are trying to improve your sleep at night or just protect your eyes long-term, your eye doctor may have recommended adding some sort of blue light filter to your screens or lenses or […]
Do you have cataracts? Are you sick and tired of diminishing vision because of your cataracts? If you said yes to either of these questions, then you must be one of the many people who are contemplating cataract surgery. But like any surgery, you might find yourself asking whether it’s the right choice for you. […]
As winter approaches, days are getting shorter and shorter. If you struggle with night vision, it’s also getting harder and harder to avoid being out during the dark hours. So, what can you do to improve your night vision? Though we can see at night, our night vision isn’t as detailed or strong as our […]
Carrots have long been lauded as the “vision vegetable.” Your parents probably tried to convince you to eat more of them than you’d like as a kid to boost your eyesight. Well, they weren’t completely wrong. Carrots are a superfood when it comes to maintaining healthy vision. But is there a food that may be […]
Let’s face it: it’s nearly impossible to avoid using a screen to engage with daily life. Whether you’re shopping for your grocery pick-up order, doing homework, or putting in a long day at the remote office, screens are simply everywhere. But what is that doing to our eye health? For better or worse, some of […]
