It is estimated that more than 17 million Americans may have symptoms of macular degeneration, often called AMD or ARMD (for “age-related macular degeneration”). The macula is the part of the retina we use for reading, driving, watching television, and fine work: in short, it is the region of maximum visual acuity. Some half-million new [...]

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness for those 55 years and older, according to Eye Care America, and more than half of those over 65 have some degree of cataract development. Here’s a rundown of the 7 facts you should know about this condition: 1. Cataract extractions are the most common surgical procedure in [...]

If you have to squint to recognize that person waving at you from down the street, you’re not alone—not only that, but your numbers are growing every day. According to a recent research study funded by the National Center for Health Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Eye Institute, the [...]

It started with phone calls, led to texting and calendars and games, and now it seems, whether you’re on a Blackberry, iPhone, Google Android, or Windows Mobile, your smart phone can do anything – from setting your oven timer to mapping your hiking trial via GPS to editing your digital photos. You can even download [...]

If, over the years, it’s become harder for you to read road signs, distinguish between red and green traffic lights, or deal with the glare of oncoming cars at night, then we have both good new and bad news. The good news is, you’re not alone, according to U.S. News & World Report. “The unavoidable reality, [...]

According to the National Eye Institute, twice as many women as men are diagnosed with vision-threatening diseases each year. Across the globe, women are more likely to suffer blindness and vision loss. Of the common eye diseases, dry eye syndrome is two to three times more common in women than in men at any age [...]

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. - Marcel Proust Of course, Proust, a novelist, was speaking metaphorically. But what if you could really give the gift of sight this holiday season? With the Rebuild Your Vision Program, you can. And the best part is, unlike glasses, [...]