Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for those over the age of 60, making prevention essential as you age. And, if you’ve recently had eye surgery, you’re more prone to getting it. For such a prominent and detrimental disease, you’d think there would be a cure. As of yet, researchers have not […]
Here at Rebuild Your Vision, we talk about cataracts a lot. As you know by now, cataracts are not a disease to put on the back burner and worry about later. Yes, over half of all Americans over 80 years old have this disease. However, it also affects younger adults, especially those who fall into […]
Life today is full of stress. You may feel like you’re always rushing from work to the train to home to the gym and then back again. Between running from one place to another, we pull out our smartphones. We’re either checking emails, messages, or playing games to pass the time. You may be staring […]
Sadly, it’s an unavoidable fact that as we age, most of us will have trouble with our vision. This becomes even more evident when it comes to aging eyes and driving. Do you remember how excited you were when you got your first driver’s license? You went through all the training, passed the vision test, […]
By the time they turn 75, over half of Americans will have cataracts. This lens-clouding eye disease is one of the leading causes of blindness. But, it’s a disease that we can prevent and treat. Surely you’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Researchers at Oxford University have found that while this might […]
There’s always controversy over whether supplements are good or bad for you. The problem lies in what you define as a supplement. At Rebuild Your Vision, we refer to natural eye health supplements that fulfill your body’s need for a specific nutrient. It’s about being healthy in a natural, non-synthetic, non-harmful way. Of course, it’s […]
Our bodies need a specific blend of vitamins and nutrients to function optimally and last well into our elderly years. Most of those critical vitamins come from our diets. Nearly 45 percent of child deaths are related to undernutrition. But it’s not only third-world countries that suffer from vitamin deficiencies. It’s common for Americans to […]
Farsightedness is a fairly common ailment, especially as we age. Farsightedness, or hyperopia, makes it hard (and even impossible, in some cases) for your eyes to focus upon up-close objects. Similar to how cars must shift gears when driving up a hill, our eyes need added power when viewing things up close. If our eyes, […]
Astigmatism may not be the best-known eye disorder, but it’s certainly among the most common. Some studies have estimated the prevalence of astigmatism in children aged 5-17 to be as high as 28 percent, a number that’s widely believed to increase with age. Blurred vision is a hallmark symptom of astigmatism. And while effective corrective […]
Have you been diagnosed with macular degeneration? You’re far from alone, as it’s estimated that almost 11 million people in the United States suffer from this disease. While scientists are working on finding a cure, they aren’t quite there yet. Luckily, there are things you can do to prevent and holistically treat age-related macular degeneration […]
