It is normal to experience some changes to your body as your age, but what about the eyes? Is it normal to have vision changes when we hit our 50s? The answer is yes and no. Some vision changes are a normal part of aging, but in other instances, changes may occur due to lifestyle choices or an eye disease instead of the normal aging process.

Knowing more about how your vision changes in your 50s and how to maintain good eye health helps decrease the risk of eye problems.
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Kadrmas Eye Care New England has always been on the “cutting edge” in eye surgery. Eddie F. Kadrmas, MD, PhD, a board-certified ophthalmologist and retinal specialist, was instrumental in helping develop small incision retinal surgery and the move of retinal surgery from the hospital to the surgicenter location.  The trend continues.  Now technology has advanced to allow true office-based laser cataract surgery. Through Dr. Kadrmas’ direction, Kadrmas Eye Care New England is the first eye center in New England to offer office-based cataract surgery.

Myeloma, also referred to as multiple myeloma, is a form of cancer that starts in plasma cells in the body. Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that play a role in the immune system function.

Although myeloma does not primarily affect vision or the eyes, it can put a person at an increased risk of certain eye conditions. March is Myeloma Action Month. It is a good time to bring awareness to this type of blood cancer, including how it can affect the eyes. 
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You might think that low vision is something that only happens to adults  but low vision and blindness can also develop in children. February is Low Vision Awareness Month. Understanding more about the causes of low vision in children is helpful in improving quality of life.

Menopause is defined as going 12 months without a menstrual period. According to the National Institute on Aging, menopause most often occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can occur later or earlier.

During this time, hormone levels, including estrogen and progesterone, decrease. Changing hormone levels affect more than just your fertility. It might be a surprise, but menopause can even affect your eyes. The article below takes a look at eye health after menopause. 
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