Category Archives: Eye Health

According to new research published in JAMA Ophthalmology, a lifetime of smoking and alcohol intake is associated with an increased risk of advanced AMD. The study from the University College London assessed whether smoking, alcohol consumption, blood pressure, body mass index, and glycemic traits were associated with an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration. The ...click here to read more

New research suggests that taking care of your vision can help boost the quality of your life in more ways than one, particularly for women. A recent study has shown that vision trouble in midlife can increase the risk of depression in women. Depression can reduce the likelihood of healthy aging, boost the risk of ...click here to read more

There’s no doubt that autumn can be easy on the eyes. The colorful leaves, festive decorations, and seasonal costumes can all add some appeal that makes the season special. But the benefits might not stop there. Seasonal foods that grow in many parts of North America may be some of the best you can get ...click here to read more

According to a new nationwide study, the eyes of older adults may provide a possible indication of Alzheimer’s disease. Amyloid plaques found in the eyes’ retinas may be an indicator of similar plaques in the brain, which is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are hoping this can provide a more visible biomarker for detecting ...click here to read more

Exercising your eyes won’t help prevent eye conditions like astigmatism, myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia, or diseases like cataracts, macular degeneration, or glaucoma. It may, however, help keep your eyes comfortable when you need them. Long drives, reading on screens or pages, or other activities can strain your eyes to create symptoms like dryness, blurred vision, and ...click here to read more

Eye care and hygiene doesn’t get too much recognition as a contributor to good vision. Really, what do you do to keep your eyes heathy? Other than potentially wearing prescription lenses, can you name anything? If not, you’re certainly not alone. Eye care doesn’t factor into most people’s daily lives. But neglecting your eyes may ...click here to read more

I’d be lying if I said I make regular trips to the eye doctor. As far as I can tell, my vision isn’t getting any worse. And you’re probably the same. New research, however, suggests it might increase our risk for dementia. It’s not that avoiding the eye doctor is the risk factor, but rather ...click here to read more

With age, vision can get a little dicey. And it’s not always blurriness or things getting smaller. But sometimes it’s an inability to react. Age can reduce hand-eye coordination and lead you to believe that your eyes are failing you, while it could just be that your reaction time has slowed down. Your brain is ...click here to read more

The last long weekend of the summer is here, and you may take some time to put away some of its supplies: the shorts, flip-flops, and cooler might be tucked away for the fall and winter. But should you put away your sunglasses too? Definitely not. Although sunglasses are associated with summer style – and ...click here to read more

Sunglasses have always been a staple of style. But in reality they can offer major benefits to eye health. If you pick the right ones. Rather than seeking style points, think about how shades can protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays. 100 percent UV protection is essential to providing eyes with the protection ...click here to read more

Cataracts sound scary. Any condition that can impair vision can instill fear of no longer being able to function independently or observe the sights you’ve always enjoyed. For most, the development of cataracts can start around age 40. The condition is marked by eye lenses becoming cloudy, but they can easily go unnoticed. By the ...click here to read more

Cataracts is one of the most common vision-impairing issues Americans face. Thankfully, they are relatively easy to treat if you make the effort. Most Americans who have cataracts have had surgery to remove them by age 80. They are an age-related condition affecting vision quality, and even though they might not be noticed until advanced ...click here to read more

Some research shows that up to four cups of coffee per day can benefit the liver and lower the risk for diabetes. But a new study suggests it might also steal your sight. A new study looked at the effects of caffeine consumption and glaucoma risk and found that a third or fourth cup of ...click here to read more

New research shows a link between daily caffeine consumption and a common eye disease. The international multi-center study has found that consuming large amounts of caffeine daily can increase the risk of glaucoma more than three-fold. The research conducted by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is the first to show a dietary-genetic ...click here to read more