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Cataracts 101: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Cataracts 101: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Cataracts are an eye condition common among older adults, affecting more than half of all individuals 80 and older. A cataract develops when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, resulting in frosted or foggy vision.  In their earliest stages, cataracts may not...

Cataract Removal and Dementia Prevention: A Hopeful Connection

Cataract Removal and Dementia Prevention: A Hopeful Connection

Cataracts affect more than 24 million American adults aged 40 and older. The leading cause of blindness, cataracts develop when the lens of your eye becomes cloudy, in part due to normal oxidative stress and exposure to the sun’s radiation. Other risk factors such as...

Common Signs and Symptoms of Blindness

Common Signs and Symptoms of Blindness

Shifts in your vision can be unsettling. While new challenges to seeing clearly don’t necessarily indicate impending blindness, visiting an eye care professional at the first sign of unfamiliar symptoms will help diagnose the problem.  “Many conditions that...

How Fitness Contributes to Eye Health

How Fitness Contributes to Eye Health

Regular physical activity seems to have countless benefits. From reduced risk of heart disease, to stronger bones and muscles, the perks of exercise span far and wide. But there’s another reason to make routine workouts a priority: doing so could also boost your eye...

Early Signs That You May Need Glasses

Early Signs That You May Need Glasses

More than 25% of Americans wear glasses or contact lenses by the time they’re 18. But for some of us, eye issues don’t present themselves until later in life. Refractive errors — the vision issues that change the shape of the eye and make it difficult to see clearly —...

How Long Does LASIK Last?

How Long Does LASIK Last?

If you have impaired vision, you might look to glasses or contact lenses to help correct it. LASIK is an outpatient procedure that can diminish or even eliminate the need for glasses or contacts altogether. If you are looking into LASIK as a vision correction...

Suffering from Spring Allergies? Make Sure to Take Care of Your Eyes

Suffering from Spring Allergies? Make Sure to Take Care of Your Eyes

Spring is a wonderful time of year, with warmer weather and extended daylight making it even more enjoyable to spend more time outdoors. But as flowers bloom, increased pollen counts may also increase your allergy irritation. About 40% of the population experiences an...

Everything You Need to Know About Contact Lenses

Everything You Need to Know About Contact Lenses

If your vision requires adjusting, your doctor may prescribe either contact lenses or glasses — perhaps the option of either. While there are several advantages to contact lenses, they may not be for everyone. To help answer your questions and aid in your decision,...