In a recent physical, my doctor spotted some early signs of cataracts which reminds me that I should schedule an eye exam. I'm not experiencing any symptoms at all, so, like most of us, my attitude has been that if it doesn't seem broken, don't fix it. But the fact is that I haven't had my eyes looked at for at least three years. Continue Reading »
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Ocular nutrition refers to the vitamins and foods that help maintain and repair the parts of the eye, including the cornea, iris, pupil and retina. When people think of nutrition, they rarely think about their eyes. They think about their weight, and maybe their muscles, most definitely their thighs and waist. Continue Reading »
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While we aging folks concern ourselves with the threats of heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes, we tend to ignore eye care and vision changes. However, According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, one in three Americans will suffer some form of age-related eye disease by age 65, one in two by age 80. Continue Reading »
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