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Vision Problems with Migraines | Migraines Awareness Month

6/1/2021

Migraines involve a headache that may also have accompanying symptoms, such as nausea, sensitivity to light, and visual disturbances. If you suffer from migraines, you are not alone. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, about 20 percent of the population have migraines.

June is Migraine Awareness Month and it’s a good time to take a closer look at how migraines may affect vision and ways to treat migraine symptoms.

Vision Changes with Dementia | Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

6/1/2021

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. You probably know that dementia can affect your memory and cognitive ability, but did you know that dementia can also cause problems with vision?

Different factors affect your ability to see. In addition to the structure of the eyes, how the brain interprets what you see also plays a significant role in vision. If you have a brain injury or disease that damages the brain, it can interfere with your vision.

Men and Vision: 10 Tips for Eye Health | Men’s Health Month

6/1/2021

Eye and vision problems affect both men and women, but men may be especially at risk for certain eye problems. June is Men’s Health Month. It is a good time for the guys to focus on their well-being, and that includes eye health. Below are 10 ways for men to keep their eyes healthy and maintain good vision.

Cataract Surgery | Cataract Awareness Month

6/1/2021

What is a cataract?

Cataracts are one of the most common eye diseases affecting adults. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, about 50 percent of all adults over the age of 65 are affected to some degree by cataracts. Fortunately, cataracts are treatable with surgery.

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Keep reading below to learn more about cataract surgery, including the risks and recovery.

A cataract develops when the lens in the eye becomes cloudy. The cloudiness leads to symptoms, such as:

Blurry vision
Double vision
Sensitivity to light and glare

Usually, cataracts start out gradually and get worse over time. Eventually, they can have a significant impact on vision if left untreated, but most cataracts are treated with surgery.

Vision Problems with Migraines | Migraines Awareness Month

Vision Changes with Dementia | Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Men and Vision: 10 Tips for Eye Health | Men’s Health Month

Cataract Surgery | Cataract Awareness Month

What is a cataract?

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