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What's New in Cataract Treatment? | Cataract Awareness Month

6/26/2018

Cataracts occur when the natural lens in the eye becomes cloudy. One of the main risk factors for developing cataracts is age.

Although it can happen at a younger age, cataracts tend to develop more often in people over the age of 60. According to the National Eye Institute, about half of people age 80 or over have cataracts or have had cataract surgery.

What a Man's Eyes Can Reveal About His Overall Health & Other Health Conditions | Men's Health Month

6/19/2018

You may have heard the old phrase, “the eyes are a window to the soul.” While that may or may not be true, men’s eyes can provide clues about overall health, as well as other health conditions that may be present or developing.

Having regular eye exams is important to maintain healthy eyes and diagnose vision problems in their earliest stages. Early diagnosis allows treatment to start as soon as possible, which may decrease vision changes and even prevent vision loss.

4 Ways Men Can Keep Their Eyes Healthy | Men's Health Month

6/12/2018

When it comes to their vision, men have some advantages and some disadvantages over women. For instance, according to the National Eye Institute, men are at less risk of developing visual impairment and blindness than women. Women also develop age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma in greater numbers than men. But men don’t have all the advantages when it comes to eyesight. For example, men are much more likely to have problems distinguishing colors than women.

Alzheimer's & Eye Sight: Is There a Connection? | Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

6/5/2018

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, is a progressive brain condition that gradually impairs thinking and memory. According to the National Institute on Aging, about five million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease at this time.

While the exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not fully known, researchers have developed theories.

What's New in Cataract Treatment? | Cataract Awareness Month

What a Man's Eyes Can Reveal About His Overall Health & Other Health Conditions | Men's Health Month

4 Ways Men Can Keep Their Eyes Healthy | Men's Health Month

Alzheimer's & Eye Sight: Is There a Connection? | Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

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