Many eyes diseases like glaucoma and cataracts can lead to complete and permanent blindness, but people often disregard common eye conditions like astigmatism and presbyopia as major threats. The articles here talk about the dangers of some of today’s most common eye problems and how you can take precautions and steps to improve eye health naturally.
If you have a refractive error, there’s a good chance it’s astigmatism. In fact, nearly one-third of Americans suffer from this condition. But before you run to the eye doctor for corrective surgery, you may want to think again. Doctors are performing fewer and fewer LASIK surgeries as the years go on, and for good […]
There is one eye condition that many aging adults develop almost without warning. About three million Americans have glaucoma, but only half are aware of it. Unfortunately, this isn’t a condition you can just grit your teeth and get through, or ignore and hope it gets better. Untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness. In fact, […]
If you struggle to read the menu at a restaurant or decipher an incoming text from your kids, you aren’t alone. In fact, between 5-10 percent of Americans suffer from farsightedness, which prevents them from seeing things up close clearly. Luckily, you don’t have to suffer from farsightedness forever. There are easy eye exercises and […]
Macular degeneration takes the lead as the biggest cause of vision loss in America. But in a close second? You guessed it – glaucoma. We know there isn’t much you can do about macular degeneration, but can you prevent glaucoma? Luckily, the answer is yes, there are a few things you can do to take […]
If you’ve ever noticed small specks or shadowy shapes moving in your field of vision, you may have experienced what are commonly called “floaters.” Floaters are not optical illusions, but rather, tiny bits of gel that occur within the eye itself and impact your field of vision. They can appear in many forms, such as […]
If you’ve ever been to the eye doctor (which we certainly hope you have!), you’ve probably heard the word “astigmatism” thrown around at some point. And, this is for good reason, as astigmatism is one of the most common vision issues out there. A recent study conducted in Sichuan, China found that out of 21,415 […]
Did you know that by the age of 80, half of Americans will have cataracts? As our population ages, the number of people with cataracts grows with every passing year. It is estimated that currently, there are 25 million Americans who have cataracts. We’re always told that cataracts will cause cloudy vision and will inhibit our […]
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, […]
Our bodies are strange and complex things. We find a way to cure one ailment, and just as quickly, a new one begins affecting mass populations. An eye condition that seems to be on the rise with no signs of slowing down is myopia. This condition is also known more colloquially as nearsightedness. What is […]
Did you know that January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month? As the new year kicks off, one important resolution is to learn more about this disease and what we can do to prevent it, both for ourselves and for our loved ones. Glaucoma is a dangerous disease, largely because its symptoms onset suddenly. This is […]
