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, […]
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 […]
Let’s face it: sometimes, drinking alcohol can be fun – for some people. And, when done responsibly, the negative impacts should be minimal, right? For the most part, sure. In fact, some studies even show that an occasional glass of red wine is good for you due to its antioxidant content. However, it’s also true […]
If you’ve been a longtime reader of Rebuild Your Vision, you’ve likely read plenty about glaucoma. Glaucoma is actually a group of diseases normally caused by high intraocular pressure. However, normal-tension glaucoma is not quite the same thing. So what is this more obscure form of the disease? As the name suggests, normal-tension glaucoma is […]
Most people recognize the importance of knowing their family medical history. We know that if there is a history of cancer or diabetes in our family, there are certain tests we should get more often. But, do you know that you should also be aware of your family’s eye health history? There are some eye […]
We talk a lot about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) here at Rebuild Your Vision, and for good reason. Nearly 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from AMD. By 2050, this number will double. AMD is one of the primary factors responsible for destroying vision in middle age, and too few people take action to […]
It’s no secret that vision issues are common. According to the World Health Organization, over 2.2 billion people currently suffer from vision impairment or blindness. More importantly, out of those 2.2 billion, one billion could have saved their vision naturally if their problems had been addressed sooner. The vast majority of these people experiencing vision […]
There’s a reason glaucoma has the reputation of being the “sneak thief of sight,” as the loss of vision typically occurs over a long period. And, it’s often only detected when the disease has already become quite advanced. People suffering from glaucoma, unfortunately, don’t have many options, so they may resort to laser eye surgery, […]
Let’s face it, we’ve all faced the temptation to throw another one back or join our coworkers for a smoke break. On top of that, it’s hard for many of us to find the motivation to hit the gym before or after a long day of work. However, if your lifestyle includes drinking a lot, […]
Are there specific problems when it comes to men’s vision just based on their sex? The truth is that there are. General fluctuations and changes in the male body chemistry affect eyesight at different stages of life. In fact, vision problems will occur due to a variety of reasons. In some cases, insufficient or increased […]
