Seniors

Dementia is a difficult, heartbreaking condition to have, and has proved elusive to address. Recently a much-anticipated medication for Alzheimer’s called crenezumab has been added to a long list of dementia-targeting medications that have been proven ineffective in clinical trials.

As we observe Cataract Awareness Month this June, we would like to provide you with educational resources about this vision impairment condition that affects 70% of the population by age 75 and is the leading cause of vision loss worldwide.

Hyperopia is when the eye cannot properly focus on close objects, while distant objects may appear clearer. Children naturally have a lot of focusing power and may be able to see distant objects clearly, but continuous use of this focusing power may lead to visual complaints and, in some cases, headaches.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50 years old. AMD occurs when the macula (an area of the retina) is damaged, which blurs the central vision, making it difficult for those affected to…

Most people will develop some degree of cataracts as they age. It’s part of the aging process. Around the age of 40 our eyes begin to change…

This pandemic has been challenging for everyone, especially for children who have to now learn online. As a parent, you may be concerned with the increase of screen time due to online learning and worry about the effects of additional exposure to blue light on your child’s eyes.

Learn about UV protection and eyewear—from what UV protection does to what eyeglass lenses need UV protection applied to them.

A stye usually looks like a pimple or a boil that forms around the edge of the eyelid, but sometimes can form on the inner portion of the eyelid. It is painful…

Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant and fat-soluble vitamin that helps maintain proper body functions like immune function, reproduction, growth and development, organ function, and vision. You become vitamin A-deficient when your diet is poor…

An eye doctor can view the veins, arteries, and the optic nerve within the eye to assist in detecting eye diseases and diseases within the body.

Allergic Conjunctivis, also called eye allergies, occurs when allergens irritate the eyes causing certain cells in the eyes to release histamine, as well as other substances. This reaction causes the blood vessels in the eyes to swell producing red, watery, itchy eyes…

There are over a dozen different types of migraines, and while none of them are pleasant, some are definitely more dangerous than others. One of the more threatening types is the “ocular migraine,” which can…

It’s true: taking common medications and being out in the sun can affect your eyes. This combination can cause damage to the eyes as well as photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight). These common drugs are also referred to as sun-sensitive drugs, and include, but are not limited to:

Below are six health concerns an eye care professional can identify by examining your eyes…

Coffee or tea? Personal tastes aside, we may all benefit from adding a cup of hot tea to our daily routine. While coffee consumption has been linked in the past to an increased risk of glaucoma (due to an increase in intraocular pressure), a recent study has found that drinking hot tea every day may…

Your iPad or Kindle can help regain vision loss and increase reading speed according to a study conducted at Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine. The study revealed that participants with moderate vision loss of the central vision due to eye disease saw an increase in reading speed of an average of…

Dry Eye is a condition in which a person does not have enough tears to lubricate the eye. This can result from either a poor quantity of tears, or if tears are of a poor quality…

Glaucoma is a group of diseases where fluid builds up at the front of the eye, putting pressure on the optic nerve and damaging it. If left untreated, glaucoma can cause vision loss or blindness. There are two types…