If you’ve ever noticed straight lines starting to look wavy, struggled to recognize faces, or felt like the center of your vision just isn’t as sharp as it used to be, it can be unsettling. Changes like these often raise a simple but worrying question – what is happening to my eyesight? For millions of […]
As the new year approaches, many people anticipate what a change in the calendar will bring. Some subscribe to the Chinese lunar zodiac, which runs on 12-year cycles. Twenty-twenty-five was the year of the snake, which many took to be a year of shedding habits that no longer serve them. Twenty-twenty-six, on the other hand, […]
Vitamin B12 is truly one of the building blocks of health. Our bodies use it to create red blood cells, synthesize DNA, and support critical functions in our nervous symptoms. But what is the role of B12 for your eyes? In the big world of nutrition, many people forget to think about how the nutrients […]
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common and most unavoidable eye conditions. This is because, as we age, our bodies naturally degenerate, and this, of course, includes our eyes. And, as the population gets older overall, the number of cases of AMD will only rise. Luckily, there is a lot you can do […]
Macular degeneration is unfortunately on the rise in the U.S., and likely across the globe. This is largely due to the fact that our population is aging, and this disease is pretty much inevitable as our bodies age. In fact, it is estimated that nearly 20 million U.S. adults live with some form of macular […]
We talk a lot about declining vision here at Rebuild Your Vision, and we talk even more about how to prevent it. What we don’t talk about as much, though, is low vision. But what does low vision mean? This condition is caused by a disease and is not correctable with regular lenses or eyeglasses. […]
Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of getting older is losing independence. Whether this means needing assistance in your own home or moving in with your kids or into an assisted living center or nursing home, it can be an emotional event for everyone involved. Often, a big reason older adults get to the […]
If you’re someone with low vision, you know how difficult it can be to travel. Many people with poor or low vision prefer to stick to their routines. And while that is great and can make life a lot easier, it can get a little discouraging being stuck in the same places all the time. […]
It’s no secret that as your body ages, it changes. From wrinkling skin to less mobility in the joints, time takes a toll. Unfortunately, the same goes for your vision. As time passes, eye issues develop with age that impact many different areas of vision, causing issues from cataracts to glaucoma. And, our eyes change […]
By now, you should know how important it is to visit the eye doctor more frequently as you get older. As we age, our risk for vision problems increases. Just look at the array of eye conditions that affect individuals 40 and up, and many more popping up for those 60 and older. Conditions like […]
