One of the tell-tale signs of aging is a change in our vision. For some of us, such changes may be minor and require little to no intervention, while for others, the changes may be debilitating and may lead to a serious disability with life-altering consequences. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), lists some common …
As most children head back to school a little earlier this year, parents across America are currently busy with back to school shopping and getting their kids’ vaccinations up to date. Kids are also busy trying to make the most out of the last few days or weeks, depending on where they are, of summer …
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), “excess blood sugar from diabetes can cause cataracts.” The World Health Organization defines cataracts as the “clouding of the lens of the eye which prevents clear vision.” The National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health explains that “adults with diabetes are 2-5 times more likely …
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During the month of April, the organization, Prevent Blindness, sponsors the awareness campaign, Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month to “educate women about the steps they can take to help stop vision loss.” The driving forces behind this campaign are the disproportionate statistics regarding vision loss between the genders. According to Prevent Blindness,” women make …
One of the tell-tale signs of aging is a change in our vision. For some of us, such changes may be minor and require little to no intervention, while for others, the changes may be debilitating and may lead to a serious disability with life-altering consequences. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), lists some common …