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Seniors and Diabetes: Vision Loss and Difficulties

February 15, 2017 By M Dee Dubroff

February 15, 2017 By: M Dee Dubroff (Edit)

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is one of many complications associated with Diabetes.  It is a perilous and destructive condition because its onset is like a swift and sudden tidal wave that crashes on the shore without any warning signs or symptoms. For this reason, seniors with diabetes are always advised to have eye exams at least […]

Filed Under: diabetes, Disease, Top Stories, vision loss Tagged With: diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, vision loss

Eyes Are Windows to the Soul: Protect Your Vision

March 23, 2016 By Kerry Phillips

March 23, 2016 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

“Save Your Vision” month, observed in March, is dedicating to raising awareness about protecting one’s vision and obtaining quality vision care. Experts predict that by 2030, rates of vision loss will double along with the country’s aging population. The four leading eye diseases affecting older Americans are age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. […]

Filed Under: Disability, Healthy Living, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories, vision loss Tagged With: age related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, save your vision month, vision health, vision loss

Blue Light and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

February 17, 2016 By Greg Stoker

February 17, 2016 By: Greg Stoker (Edit)

Are you seeing a fuzzy view of the world when it comes to the center of your vision?  It may be because of age-related macular degeneration or AMD for short.  It can start out as a small area of focus directly in front of you and slowly grow over the years or it can happen […]

Filed Under: Disability, Top Stories, vision loss Tagged With: AMD, blue light, eye health, macular degeneration, vision loss

Senior Eye Care and Common Age Related Eye Problems

October 23, 2015 By Benjamin Roussey

October 23, 2015 By: Benjamin Roussey (Edit)

As with most other organs, as we age, our eyes start to develop some problems. However, with proper care and treatment, most seniors can continue to have functional vision for many years. Some of the most common age related eye problems are cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. The best and easiest way to […]

Filed Under: diabetes, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories, vision loss Tagged With: blindness, cataracts, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, eye health, glaucoma, prevention, vision loss

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