Category: Senior Eye Health

Cataract FAQ | Cataract Awareness Month

6/1/2025

Cataracts involve clouding of the lens in the eye. This can lead to dim or blurry vision because cataracts interfere with light passing through the retina. Cataracts are very common. In fact, according to Prevent Blindness, cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Experts estimate that more than 50% of adults in the United States develop cataracts by age 80.

Five Facts on Aging and Vision | Older American Month

5/1/2025

Certain changes to your eyes and vision can occur as you age. Some of these changes are a natural part of aging, and some are more likely to appear depending on your lifestyle.

While it is true that aging can change your eyes, it is also important to understand that not all vision changes are inevitable.

May is Older Americans Month, which spotlights the health and wellness of adults as they age. Educating yourself on vision changes and understanding controllable factors can help you maintain eye health for a lifetime.

What are Night Vision Glasses and Do They Work?

5/1/2025

Do you have increasing difficulty driving at night due to vision changes? Does it take longer for your eyes to adjust in dim light?

Most of us have experienced becoming blinded by the high beams from an oncoming car on occasion. However, for some people, difficulty driving at night tends to be consistent and may progressively get worse over time. Problems driving at night due to vision issues can lead to anxiety and even increase your risk of an accident.

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.

Tips for Healthy Eyes that Look and Feel Younger

4/1/2025

Most of us would like to keep our eyes looking and feeling younger. However, the stresses of life, environmental factors, and natural age-related changes can all take a toll on how your eyes feel and look.

Several things can contribute to changes in your eyes, vision, and the skin around your eyes. While you can't slow down time, you can take steps to help your eyes look and feel their best at every age.

Eye Questions and Answers

11/1/2024

You may not give your vision much thought until you start to have problems with it. However, maintaining healthy eyes and good vision is essential for your safety, independence, and overall quality of life.

One of the best things you can do for your vision is to become educated on things related to vision and keeping your eyes healthy. Taking a proactive approach and understanding your eyes can help protect your vision.

Below are some questions related to vision and eye health that you may have wondered about.

Seven Things to Know About Night Vision

8/1/2024

Seeing well at night is something we may take for granted until it starts to get hard to do. As our ability to see well at night changes, it may impact driving and safety. Learning more about night vision helps determine what declining night vision may mean and what you can do about it. The article below covers seven things to know about night vision.

Spotlight on Cataract Prevention

6/1/2024

Cataracts involve the gradual breakdown of the proteins in the lens of the eye. This breakdown occurs as a result of damage to the protein that develops over time. The damage to the lens causes cloudy vision.

If left untreated, cataracts can lead to vision loss. As reported by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, aging is the most common cause of cataracts.

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Cataract FAQ | Cataract Awareness Month

Five Facts on Aging and Vision | Older American Month

What are Night Vision Glasses and Do They Work?

Understanding Medicare Vision Coverage

Tips for Healthy Eyes that Look and Feel Younger

Eye Questions and Answers

Seven Things to Know About Night Vision

Spotlight on Cataract Prevention

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