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. […]
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 […]
Getting older is something everyone faces every day. Unfortunately for aging women, developing a vision condition or disease is not uncommon in old age. The hard truth is that many more women than men will lose their sight as a result of aging and the various vision conditions they are likely to develop. So what’s […]
Something you may not have thought about before is your risk for developing glaucoma. If you’re a regular Rebuild Your Vision reader, you’ve heard us talk about this disease before, but if you’re young, you probably haven’t given it too much thought. It’s true – younger readers aren’t really at risk of developing glaucoma in […]
Let’s face it: most of us have the goal of living as long as possible. We want to keep doing the things we love for decades to come and don’t want to face the fact that our bodies will slow down. And, we want to look young forever, too. The beauty industry makes millions off […]
When some people hear the word ‘exercise,’ they cringe. After all, who willingly wants to put themselves through a difficult physical activity in the midst of an already busy day? Others have that reaction because they know that it’s something they need to do, but they don’t for one reason or another. So, they feel […]
Women have always had a one-up on men because it’s said that women live longer. But it turns out that living longer than men may not be something worth cheering for. It means women are much more likely to experience problems with their eyesight and even lose their sight before men do. What can be […]
New figures from the U.S. Census show that by 2030 – when the first baby boomers reach 84 – all baby boomers will be over the age of 65. That means more than 20 percent of the population will be over 65, compared to only 13 percent today. If you’re not yet quite at senior […]
It’s no secret that Americans are living longer. That’s great news, right? Modern medicine is certainly helping us live happier and healthier lives. With an aging population, though, comes some more concerning statistics. Age-related eye diseases, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma, are becoming more prevalent each year. The number of people affected by […]
