by zzclass04opt | Jan 1, 2020 | Eye Health and Diseases
Do you feel like your eyes have aged? Some bad habits can make your eyes appear more aged than they are. The best way to preserve your eye health and appearance is to cut these bad habits out of your life! Rubbing Your Eyes There are tiny blood vessels under their...
by zzclass04opt | Oct 1, 2019 | Eye Health and Diseases
As we age, our bodies experience declines in overall performance, including the performance of our eyes. The age-related vision changes become more noticeable as we reach age 60 and older. Some vision changes are entirely normal and do not indicate disease, whereas...
by zzclass04opt | Sep 1, 2019 | Eye Health and Diseases
More than 28% of diabetics age 40 or older have a diabetic eye disease. These numbers are only expected to grow in the upcoming years due to the decrease in physical activity and healthy eating. Types of Diabetes Type 1 A chronic condition in which the pancreas...
by zzclass04opt | Aug 1, 2019 | Eye Health and Diseases
Smoking harms nearly every organ in your body, including your eyes. It is the most significant preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. If you smoke, you have a higher risk of developing several eye diseases. Cataracts Cataracts are a...
by zzclass04opt | Jul 1, 2019 | Eye Health and Diseases
Macular degeneration is the deterioration of the macula, the small central area of the eye that controls visual acuity. Typically developing macular degeneration is a slow, painless vision loss. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Macular degeneration is often...
by zzclass04opt | Apr 1, 2019 | Eye Health and Diseases, Eye Resources
Regular comprehensive eye exams are key to early detection of eye-related diseases to keep you seeing your best every day. Adults should have a comprehensive eye exam every 1-2 years. Children should have an eye exam as early as 6 months, before they start school, and...