Sickle cell anemia is a rare inherited condition that affects the blood cells in the body. The disease largely affects people with ancestors from sub-Saharan Africa, Spanish-speaking regions in the Western Hemisphere, Saudi Arabia, India, and Mediterranean countries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, sickle cell anemia affects about 100,000 people.

September is National Sickle Cells Month. The article below takes a look at what sickle cell is and how it can affect the eyes. 
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Strep is a common type of bacteria that can lead to different types of infections. One of the most common infections is strep throat, but the bacteria can also lead to an eye infection. 
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July is Group Strep B Awareness Month. Group B is only one type of strep infection. Some strains of strep can also lead to infections of the eyes that range from mild to those that threaten vision. Below is more information on strep and the risks to the eyes. 

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. You probably know that dementia can affect your memory and cognitive ability, but did you know that dementia can also cause problems with vision?

Different factors affect your ability to see. In addition to the structure of the eyes, how the brain interprets what you see also plays a significant role in vision. If you have a brain injury or disease that damages the brain, it can interfere with your vision. 
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May is Stroke Awareness Month. Most of us have heard of a stroke and know it can affect our brain, but there is also another type of stroke you may not be as familiar with, called an eye stroke. An eye stroke can lead to vision loss, which may be permanent. Keep reading below to learn if you are at risk for an eye stroke and what you can do to prevent it. 

Driving is something that we may take for granted, but driving allows many of us to maintain our independence. Several factors affect our ability to drive well as we age, including vision. Although no one can stop aging, there are ways we can protect our eyes and maintain good vision for years to come.