Presbyopia is, unfortunately, a condition that we can’t really avoid. This is because, as we age, our bodies naturally deteriorate. The same goes for our eyes. Presbyopia is a condition primarily caused by the loss of strength of the small muscles in and around the eye. In turn, this makes it more difficult to control […]
One of the best things you can do to support your vision is to ensure you are getting the proper nutrition. After all, eating the right foods (or taking the right supplements) gives your eyes the building blocks they need to function well. Ensuring you are getting the right nutrients for your eyes will also […]
As we age, our vision unfortunately deteriorates. For most of us, this deterioration is marked by one of three diseases: glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration (often referred to as AMD). Considered the “Big Three,” these diseases impact over 40 million people in the United States – 4.2 million have glaucoma, 20.5 million have cataracts, and […]
As the end of the year approaches, many healthy eating habits go out the window. From the endless string of holiday parties to the treats in the breakroom at work, it’s hard to say no to the things we would normally say no to in, say, January. And, this isn’t all bad. Food is meant […]
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, […]
Aging is something that becomes more and more apparent as the years go on. In your twenties, you may not notice the impact of time on your body as much, but by the time you hit your fifties or sixties, each year brings more and more unpleasant changes. Unfortunately, our eyes sometimes get hit by […]
It’s well-known that eyesight tends to deteriorate with age. Of course, cataracts are a major contributing factor. It’s estimated that 68 percent of people over the age of 79 have some degree of cataract formation in their eyes. Cataract risk in men and women also increases with diabetes. While women experience cataracts more frequently than […]
As the weather gets dryer, it’s no secret that our eyes do too. Plus, our risk of suffering from dry eyes increases as we age. No one likes to feel dryness in their eyes on a daily basis, but unfortunately, that’s the reality for many adults. And, carting around eye drops isn’t always convenient, either. […]
“Carotenoids” is a word thrown around a lot here. We’re the first to promote them for your eye health, but what are they exactly? It’s easy to recommend natural ways to improve your eyesight without any real proof, but we’re not a fan of smoke and mirrors here at Rebuild Your Vision, especially when it […]
Lutein and zeaxanthin are the power couple of the eye nutrient world. Here at Rebuild Your Vision, we talk about these nutrients fairly often. They are essential to maintain your vision and prevent certain diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration. Because these nutrients are already found in the retina of the eye, keeping the levels […]
