Did you know that by the age of 80, half of Americans will have cataracts? As our population ages, the number of people with cataracts grows with every passing year. It is estimated that currently, there are 25 million Americans who have cataracts. We’re always told that cataracts will cause cloudy vision and will inhibit our […]
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 […]
Just like any other part of our body, we need to have our eyes checked by professionals. Unfortunately, many people skip out on this crucial step in healthy living. Too often, people think that if they can see well, their eyes must be healthy. They ignore the advice to get a comprehensive eye exam. Sight […]
Just like any other part of your body, your eyes need to be worked out to keep them in top shape. In the same way we run to improve cardiovascular strength or lift weights to gain muscle mass, our eyes need vision training to be strong and healthy. However, much like regular exercise, it can […]
It’s no secret that aging isn’t exactly a desirable process. Ask almost anyone, and they would like to turn back the clock just a little bit. The truth is, no matter how many skin creams or hair growth supplements we use, age will eventually catch up. The only difference is your wallet may be a […]
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, […]
Proficient math skills are a necessity of everyday life and an essential part of any child’s development. Without good basic math skills, adult life has the potential to be more difficult than it needs to be. Unfortunately, the percentage of people with lower-than-average math skills is very high in the United States, and this has […]
Men, we’ve got some good news for you! Men are less at risk of developing vision-impairing diseases than women. According to numerous stats and studies, women tend to lose their vision more often and earlier than men. Doctors believe the reason for this is because of the hormone changes in women due to various factors […]
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 […]
Our bodies are strange and complex things. We find a way to cure one ailment, and just as quickly, a new one begins affecting mass populations. An eye condition that seems to be on the rise with no signs of slowing down is myopia. This condition is also known more colloquially as nearsightedness. What is […]
