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. 

Most people develop an occasional infection, such as the flu or sinus infection. In some cases, the infection becomes widespread and can set off an inflammatory reaction in the body. If this occurs, sepsis can develop. Sepsis can lead to serious complications, including blindness.

Although sepsis may not be something everyone has heard of, it is a common condition. 
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Most people have heard of autism, but they may not be sure what it involves. After all, autism is a complex condition that is still being researched.
 
April is National Autism Awareness Month and it’s an opportunity to learn more about this developmental disability and how it can affect vision. 
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord.

Why some people develop MS is not fully known. What is known is that something triggers the immune system to attack the spinal cord and brain. In people with MS, myelin, which protects the nerve fibers, becomes damaged in the CNS. 
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