There is no shortage of information on eye care. But everything you hear or read may not be accurate. There are longstanding myths out there about everything from improving vision to things that harm your eyes.

Separating fact from myth is helpful in understanding how best to maintain eye health. The more you know, the better you can take care of your eyes and maintain good vision. Below are seven common eye care myths. 

Age-related macular degeneration involves damage to the macula of the eye. This is the part of the eye that controls central vision. When the macula becomes damaged, it leads to a loss of central vision.

Most people with age-related macular degeneration do not lose their vision completely but developing central vision loss can affect your ability to do normal activities, such as driving and reading. 
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Have you ever had trouble with glare when driving at night? Do you need bright lights to read? Have you noticed age-related changes in your ability to see well at night? If you answered yes to any of the above, you might have a decrease in night vision.
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Being able to see well at night is critical to our safety when driving in the evening, as well as preventing falls. Certain changes to the eye can 

Most of us know that rays from the sun can damage the skin, but we may not fully understand how much UV rays can lead to damage to vision and eyes. The good news is that you can protect your eyes with some easy steps. July is UV Safety Month. It is a good reminder about the need to protect our eyes from the sun. 

May is Healthy Vision Month. While we all want healthy eyes, is there anything we can do to decrease the chances of eye diseases and keep our eyes healthy? It turns out there are several things we can do to promote eye health. One step we can take to maintain healthy vision is to exercise regularly.

We know exercise helps our heart, improves sleep, and helps with weight management. But it also plays a role in keeping our eyes healthy.
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