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. 
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Growing older usually brings some physical and possibly life changes. Certain vision changes are also normal as we age, but not all changes are inevitable.

September is Healthy Aging Month. It is a good reminder that we play a role in our aging process and how healthy we stay. Keep reading below to learn more about how our eyes change as we get older and what we can do to maintain healthy eyes. 
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Occasional eye pain is common.  Usually, eye pain is not anything serious. In most cases, eye pain goes away without any treatment, but in other instances, eye pain can be an indicator of a serious eye problem. How can you tell the difference between eye pain that is serious and pain that is minor? Keep reading to find out. 

Scleroderma involves an autoimmune disorder. An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system overreacts for unknown reasons and attacks your body. In people with scleroderma, the immune system response leads to an excess of collagen production. This overproduction of collagen affects the normal function of the organs.

According to the Scleroderma Foundation, in the United States, about 300,000 people have scleroderma. 
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Headaches are one of the most common complaints for adults and children. The severity and frequency of headaches varies from occasionally to almost daily. For some people, headaches can be debilitating and lead to a decreased quality of life.

Headaches have a variety of causes, including eye problems. June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. It is the perfect time to encourage people with chronic headaches to seek help. 
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