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The Many Ways Aging Can Impact Eyesight

The Many Ways Aging Can Impact Eyesight

By on March 25, 2013 in Cataracts, Glaucoma, Presbyopia (Aging Vision)

Just as our bodies age, so do our eyes; the aging process impacts every single part of us, and unfortunately, our eyes are not immune to this. Our vision can worsen over time due to little other than the aging process. Year after year, we may need a stronger prescription and new glasses. As the busiest [...]

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Cataracts And Your Diet

Cataracts And Your Diet

By on January 14, 2013 in Cataracts, Food For Your Eyes

Surely you’ve heard the saying, “you are what you eat.” Researchers at Oxford University in London have found that while we may not actually be what we eat, what we eat can have a profound effect on our vision. What the American Optometric Association has to say Over two million Americans have cataract surgery every [...]

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Cataracts – The Leading Cause of Blindness for Those 55 Years and Older

By on February 9, 2012 in Cataracts

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 [...]

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August Is Cataract Awareness Month

August Is Cataract Awareness Month

By on August 11, 2011 in Cataracts

Did you know… More than half of all Americans will develop cataracts by age 80. Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgical procedure in the United States, with more than 1.5 million procedures performed each year. In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, let’s look at some of the fictions and facts surrounding this common [...]

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