We talk a lot about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) here at Rebuild Your Vision, and for good reason. Eleven million people in the U.S. alone suffer from AMD. By 2050, this number will double. AMD is one of the primary factors responsible for destroying vision in middle age, and too few people take action to […]
It’s no secret that vision issues are common. According to the World Health Organization, over 2.2 billion people currently suffer from vision impairment or blindness. More importantly, out of those 2.2 billion, one billion could have saved their vision naturally if their problems had been addressed sooner. The vast majority of these people experiencing vision […]
Aging is an unfortunate fact of life. While growing older brings many benefits like increased wisdom and experiences, it also causes your body to change, your abilities to decrease, and your mind to slow down. Your eyes are no exception; there are many age-related eye diseases that everyone is at risk for. People over the […]
It’s no secret that Americans are living longer. That’s great news, right? Modern medicine is certainly helping us live happier and healthier lives. With an aging population, though, comes some more concerning statistics. Age-related eye diseases, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma, are becoming more prevalent each year. The number of people affected by […]
Let’s face it, we’ve all faced the temptation to throw another one back or join our coworkers for a smoke break. On top of that, it’s hard for many of us to find the motivation to hit the gym before or after a long day of work. However, if your lifestyle includes drinking a lot, […]
It’s no secret that vision deteriorates with age. This can be due to many reasons, from straining your eyes through overuse to genetic abnormalities. One of these issues is age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes vision problems and blindness associated with people over the age of 50. Many people may put off worrying […]
Let’s be honest: no one is perfect. Whether it’s going to bed just a little too late or saying yes to that daily donut in the breakroom, it can be hard to make the best choices 100 percent of the time. The same goes for choices that impact our vision. We eat junk food, we […]
In recent years, obesity has been a huge problem for many developed nations. The world’s obesity rate has tripled since 1975, which is definitely sobering. As the years go by, obesity rates seem to keep climbing. At the same time, the amount of obesity-related diseases, like heart disease, also increases. While it is clear there […]
Entering your 60s brings lots of exciting changes. With retirement on the horizon and the possible arrival of grandchildren, this decade could very well be the best of your life. However, with aging comes many less pleasant changes, too. You have a higher risk of contracting health problems that you’ve never experienced before. But have […]
Let’s face it: no one likes making appointments, much less going to them. Adding one more thing to the to-do list or taking time off work to go to a check-up of course makes them inconvenient. However, we cannot underestimate the importance of regular eye exams. Yes, it can be annoying to make the phone […]
