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What Happens If You Ignore Glaucoma?
It often strikes without warning. Until you notice a difficulty with your eyesight, you may have no idea you are dealing with Glaucoma. It's often called the sneak thief of sightΒ because people who have the disease do not see or feel anything unusual until there is...
The Positive Effects of Outdoor Time on Kids
Parents know that outdoor time is good for kids studies show outdoor movement helps in many areas of childhood development. A recent analysis of 23 clinical studies confirms outdoor time helps children's vision as well. Getting kids outdoors more is proven to be the...
Aging and the Eyes: One in Three Americans Is Over Age 60
Age can lead to a decline in eye health. In fact, many eye complications occur after the age of 60. But with regular eye exams, you can spot any issues early. The structure of the eye and age-related deterioration Why does our eyesight change as we age? To understand...
What Does Myopia Mean?
Youβve probably heard the term myopia before. But what exactly does myopia mean? Is it a disease? How should I cure or treat myopia? If I wear glasses, will it make my myopia even worse? Let's cover everything you need to know about what it means to have myopia. The...
Diabetes and Your Eyes
One of the main areas of concern for those with diabetes is the effects that the disease can have on vision. Changes in blood glucose can affect vision. A short-term rise in blood glucose may cause some temporary blurred vision; but if left unchecked, major problems...
Keeping Your Eye on the Ball Can Be Harmful
Playing sports is lots of fun and good for your health - until you take a pitch or a stick to the eye.Β Even watching a game in person presents a risk to your vision. Each year, an estimated 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of these...