From leafy greens to green tea, there are so many sources of vitamins and antioxidants that improve eye health and help prevent cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Here are the top 5 foods for eye health according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Do your eyes have all the nutrients they need to help …
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It is an unfortunate fact of life that women are more likely than men to have eye-related problems. Two-thirds of blindness and other visual impairments worldwide occur in women. Glaucoma, cataracts, and Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are more likely to be an issue for women. There are various reasons for this: women generally live …
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Age can bring changes that affect eyesight and it’s more than just minor day-to-day inconveniences. Here’s a look at some common eye problems and when you or your loved one should seek help. This article, from the National Institute on Aging, part of NIH, covers the following information: How Can You Protect Your Eyesight? Common …
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The lens is a transparent structure that lets light into the eye. Cataracts are cloudy areas that form in the lens. Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40, but cataract surgery is a routine operation nowadays and the most common kind of eye surgery. The number of …
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