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Diabetes and Children’s Vision | Diabetic Eye Disease Month

11/1/2020

Diabetes affects millions of people in the United States. It can increase your risk of various health conditions, such as heart disease and kidney disease. Diabetes can also affect the eyes and threaten vision.

Although most often it is adults that are affected by diabetes, children can also develop the condition. According to the American Diabetes Association, about 210,000 young people under the age of 20 are estimated to have diabetes.

Can COPD Affect the Eyes? | COPD Awareness Month

11/1/2020

COPD, also called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe. Although the problem is within the lungs, the consequences of COPD reach beyond the pulmonary system. When your lungs do not work efficiently, it can affect other organs and areas of the body, including the eyes.

November is COPD Awareness Month. It is a good time to learn about this common condition and how it can affect your eyes.

Six Ways Smoking Impacts Your Eyes | Great American Smoke Out

11/1/2020

Smoking can have adverse effects on your heart, lungs, and overall health. It can also affect your eyes. November 21st, 2020, is the Great American Smoke Out. If you are considering quitting smoking, now is a good time to go for it!

Keep reading below to learn how smoking can damage your eyes and different strategies to quit.

Vision Changes with Alzheimer’s | Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

11/1/2020

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia lead to a cognitive decline and a decrease in memory. The rate at which someone progresses varies, but Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia affect a person physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Any form of dementia can also lead to visual problems. Visual issues can create safety issues, as well as frustration. Learning more about dementia and vision side effects is helpful in managing the condition.

Diabetes and Children’s Vision | Diabetic Eye Disease Month

Can COPD Affect the Eyes? | COPD Awareness Month

Six Ways Smoking Impacts Your Eyes | Great American Smoke Out

Vision Changes with Alzheimer’s | Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

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