Do you know your cholesterol level? Many of us don’t. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is naturally found in the body. Certain foods also contain high levels of cholesterol. While your body needs some cholesterol, too much can contribute to a variety of diseases and medical conditions.

High cholesterol can also affect your eyes and vision both indirectly and directly. February is American Heart Month. It is a good opportunity to learn more about how cholesterol affects the eyes and how to manage levels. 
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​Although many people have heard of glaucoma, they may not know there are different forms of the disease. Keep reading below to learn more about what glaucoma is, forms of the disease, and prevention. 

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.