When you hear about asthma, the possible effects on the eyes may not come to mind. While asthma primarily affects the airways, there is a link between certain eye issues and asthma. May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It is a good time to learn more about how asthma can affect vision and the eyes. 

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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We know that poor sleep can affect several areas of our life. Lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep can affect your memory, mood, weight, and immune system. It can also potentially affect your eyes in multiple ways. Below we look at how sleep may affect vision and what you can do to improve the quality of your sleep. 

Glaucoma is a common eye disease that can lead to blindness if left untreated. It causes damage to the optic nerve. In many cases, fluid builds up in the eye and leads to increased eye pressure. The increase in pressure damages the optic nerve. Some people can also have normal eye pressure and still develop the condition.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Learning more about how to decrease your chances of this eye disease may help preserve your eyesight. 

​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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