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Six Eye Issues and Conditions People Over 50 Should Be Aware of

7/3/2025

As you age, you may notice certain changes in your eyes or vision. For example, your eyes may not adjust as well to the dark, which can affect your night vision. You may also notice a slight increase in difficulty reading and focusing on close objects.

Certain vision and eye changes occur as part of normal aging. Additionally, as you age, you may be at an increased risk of certain eye issues and conditions. Below are six conditions that occur more commonly as you age.

All About Tunnel Vision

6/1/2025

Tunnel vision, medically known as peripheral vision loss, involves a loss in the field of vision. Your field of vision includes your central and peripheral vision. Your central vision refers to what you can see right in front of you, while your peripheral vision involves what you can see to the side without turning your head.

Tunnel vision can affect one or both eyes. Researchers estimate that about 13% of people over 65 have peripheral vision loss.

Understanding Medicare Vision Coverage

5/1/2025

If you are just starting Medicare coverage or plan to start soon, you may wonder what type of vision services are reimbursed. Medicare insurance coverage can be somewhat complicated, especially when it comes to eye care. In this article we examine circumstances when Medicare covers vision services and what to expect from alternatives to Medicare Part A and B, including Medicare Advantage plans.

Top Causes of Vision Loss

7/1/2024

According to the National Eye Institute, more Americans are facing the threat of vision loss from age-related eye diseases than ever before. The number of adults facing blindness is expected to increase over the next few decades as the Baby Boomer generation ages into their 70s and 80s.

Vision loss has a significant impact on your independence and quality of life. According to the World Health Organization, worldwide, at least 2.2 billion people have some form of vision impairment.

The article takes a closer look at the top causes of vision loss and what you can do to reduce your risk.

Understanding More About Low Vision | Low Vision Month

2/1/2024

February is Low Vision Awareness Month. But what is low vision? According to the American College of Ophthalmology, low vision is a loss of vision that can’t be corrected by conventional eyeglasses, surgical, or medical treatment. But there are ways to adjust and learn to live with low vision.

The blog below looks at what low vision involves and how to adjust and maintain your quality of life.

Diabetes Diagnosis and Yours Eyes: What to do Next | Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

11/1/2023

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. For over a million people this year, diabetic awareness will take on a new significance in their lives. According to the American Diabetes Association, in the United States, about 1.4 million people will receive a diabetes diagnosis this year.

It can be a shock to hear that you have diabetes. Diabetes can increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and vision loss.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Vision | COPD Awareness Month

11/1/2023

Although COPD primarily affects the lungs, it can lead to problems in other areas of the body, such as the heart and kidneys. It may also increase the risk of certain eye and vision problems.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) does not get the media or public attention that other diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, receive, but did you know that worldwide COPD is the third leading cause of death according to the World Health Organization?

The Main Causes of Vision Loss

10/1/2023

The thought of losing your vision is scary. Vision loss can adversely impact all areas of your life and alter your independence. Some causes of vision loss occur suddenly, such as severe injury to the eye. However, many causes of vision loss occur due to certain forms of eye diseases.

Learning more about vision loss, including its causes, is helpful to implement ways to reduce the risk.

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