It is important to protect your vision as we age. Statistics from the American Optometric Association states that “78 percent of aging Americans are affected by vision loss.” "The number of blind and visually impaired people is expected to double over the next 16 years," said Brenda Heinke Montecalvo, O.D., AOA Vision Rehabilitation Section chair. [...]
Diabetes is on the rise here in Central Florida, and with it comes a greater risk of cataracts, blurry vision, retinopathy, and glaucoma. In fact, in adults ages 20 to 74, diabetes is the main cause of blindness. Blurry Vision High blood sugar levels can cause the lens in the eye to swell, causing things [...]
Healthy vision and eyesight is important for everyone. But did you know men are more vulnerable to injuries involving their eyes, while women are more prone to eye diseases. What type of eye problems are women more susceptible to? Common vision problems that affect women more than men include, needing prescription glasses, glaucoma (damages the [...]
Our eyes are important, we use them from the time we get up in the morning until we go to sleep, every day, all day. Since eye conditions happen slowly and don’t have any symptoms, we may not notice them. Which is why a comprehensive eye exam is so important for both adults and children. [...]