Could You Have Diabetic Retinopathy?
The term diabetic retinopathy is an umbrella term for diabetes-related vision or eye problems. At first, diabetic retinopathy may not result in any problems but eventually, due to blood vessels becoming damaged, diabetic retinopathy can result in blindness. Anyone with types 1 or 2 diabetes can develop diabetic retinopathy. Read on to learn more about… Leer más
6 Eye Health Tips For Women
Did you know that 4 million Americans over the age of 40 who are blind or suffer from visual impairment are women? Here are five tips for women to be better educated and prepared to best address their eye health! 1. Women Are At Higher Risk for Vision Loss When it comes to vision loss… Leer más
4 Common Vision Problems
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia are the most common vision problems. These conditions are often referred to as refractive errors. Refractive errors occur because the shape of the eye prevents light passing through the cornea and the lens from focusing properly on the retina. The cornea and lens react to incoming light, or bend it,… Leer más
Tips For Reducing Your Glaucoma Risk
In order to reduce your risk factors for developing glaucoma, you first need to be aware of what the risk factors are. It’s almost like needing credit to get credit, except in this case, we are talking about your eye health. Risk factors for glaucoma include: Family history High eye pressure Thin corneas Age and… Leer más
How to Minimize Eye Strain and Screen Fatigue
Back in the day, you only had to worry about the glare from your desktop monitor. These days, our eyes are bombarded by tablets, e-readers, smartphones, and more — and that’s before we even leave the house. Out in the real world, our eyes are constantly focusing on the various screens we encounter, from figuring… Leer más
