How to Protect Your Vision at Every Stage of Life
How to Protect Your Vision at Every Stage of Life Your vision plays a role in almost everything you do. But taking care of your eyes doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with Routine Eye Exams Even if your vision feels “fine,” regular exams are essential. They help detect conditions like: Many of these conditions…
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Cataracts Explained (Without the Confusion)
Cataracts Explained If you’ve been told you have cataracts, you’re not alone. Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision changes—and one of the most treatable. What Is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside your eye. Over time, this clouding can make vision appear: It’s a gradual…
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Noticing Changes in Your Vision?
Here’s What Could Be Going On It usually starts subtly. Maybe reading feels a little harder. Night driving isn’t as comfortable. Colors don’t seem quite as bright as they used to. Vision changes can happen gradually, which makes them easy to brush off—but they’re often your eyes’ way of telling you something has changed. Common…
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Heart disease AND vision loss share risk factors
Age-Related Macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition of retinal degeneration that can lead to vision loss. Approximately 2 million Americans currently have AMD, and this number is expected to double by 2030! Interestingly, some risk factors for AMD are similar to those for heart disease. To reduce your risk of AMD (and heart disease!) the…
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Raising Awareness for Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Early detection and treatment can prevent blindess. The vision loss from glaucoma typically progresses without symptoms. As much as 40% of vision can be lost before a patient becomes aware. This damage is permanent. Our very own Dr Rachel Niknam paired up with internationally…
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