By now, you should know how important it is to visit the eye doctor more frequently as you get older. As we age, our risk for vision problems increases. Just look at the array of eye conditions that affect individuals 40 and up, and many more popping up for those 60 and older. Conditions like […]
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, […]
Men, we’ve got some good news for you! Men are less at risk of developing vision-impairing diseases than women. According to numerous stats and studies, women tend to lose their vision more often and earlier than men. Doctors believe the reason for this is because of the hormone changes in women due to various factors […]
It’s well-known that eyesight tends to deteriorate with age. Of course, cataracts are a major contributing factor. It’s estimated that 68 percent of people over the age of 79 have some degree of cataract formation in their eyes. Cataract risk in men and women also increases with diabetes. While women experience cataracts more frequently than […]
We can lie all we want about our ages and buy all the anti-wrinkle creams in the world, but the truth remains: we all age. Every living creature since the beginning of time has aged. It’s just the process of life. And that includes our eyes. What are the most common eye diseases we need […]
As we get older, our bodies start to change. Of course, this includes our vision, and deteriorating eyesight can significantly impact how we enjoy our favorite activities. So, how can we mitigate the risk of most common aging problems? Some people feel embarrassed when they need to upgrade their glasses due to declining vision. They […]
It’s a long-known problem: obesity has reached epidemic rates. Despite recent programs and educational initiatives, obesity remains stubbornly sky-high. According to the CDC, over a third of American adults are currently classified as obese. But how does your weight affect your eyes? Not only is it widespread, but obesity also has devastating health effects. Heart […]
If you’re a consistent reader of Rebuild Your Vision, you know some key facts about what foods help keep your eyes healthy. Green, leafy vegetables can help protect your eyes from excess UV light, omega-3 acids help stimulate tear production, and so on. Unfortunately, that particular knife cuts both ways. A healthy diet can do […]
Let’s face it: most of us have the goal of living as long as possible. We want to keep doing the things we love for decades to come and don’t want to face the fact that our bodies will slow down. And, we want to look young forever, too. The beauty industry makes millions off […]
We talk a lot about nutrition here at Rebuild Your Vision. This discussion mostly centers around foods that we know are good for the eyes. Take leafy greens, for instance. They are known for being vision powerhouses because they contain specialized pigments that can reduce the amount of stress aging eyes experience. This lowers your […]
