​According to the National Institute on Ageing, in the United States, over six million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The reason Alzheimer’s disease occurs is not completely known. Researchers believe it could be a combination of genetic factors and changes to the brain that occur over time.
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The symptoms of Alzheimer’s include:

• Problems with memory
• Mood changes
• Trouble concentrating
• Impaired reasoning

Alzheimer’s disease often touches all areas of a person’s life. It can even affect their vision. October is World Alzheimer’s Month and is a good time to take a look at ways to cope with eye issues related to Alzheimer’s disease. 
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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. 
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Getting older is unavoidable. Although aging may bring some common eye changes, you can still keep your eyes healthy and maintain good vision. May signifies the start of Older Americans Month. It is a good time to learn how to age well and stay healthy, including our eyes. 

March is National Nutrition Month. When you think about healthy eating, you might think of low cholesterol or counting your calories, but the foods you eat may also contribute to healthy eyes.

Although there is no specific diet to improve your vision or ward off all eye diseases, what you eat does matter. Your diet may, directly and indirectly, increase your chances of developing eye diseases or reduce your risk. 
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Certain factors increase your likelihood of developing vision problems. Although we do not have control over some things, such as age and family history, we know the choices we make can play a role in keeping our eyes healthy and maintaining good vision.