Category Archives: Eye Health

Other than hitting the pause button on your life, is there anything you can do to prevent cataracts? Getting older presents a slew of challenges. One of them is sight. As you get older and your eyes have more exposure to potentially damaging elements, the risk for vision-related conditions like cataracts goes way up. It’s ...click here to read more

A common eye disease could be prevented by following a long-term low-carbohydrate diet that is high in fat and protein from vegetables. In a study conducted by the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE), researchers found that a change in diet could help to lower the risk of a common subtype ...click here to read more

Is it normal to see floaters? Knowing when an eye issue is just a nuisance or something more serious can be pretty confusing. Like other parts of your body, age can lead to wear and tear on the eyes. Sometimes it’s nothing to worry about. Dry eyes, for example, are rather common. The ability to ...click here to read more

Sight loss has become a concern for many, as eye clinics have reported more than a 70% reduction in new referrals and a high number of missed appointments. Many older adults who have been in lockdown for several months may be facing sight problems. A new study co-led by researchers from UCL and national sight ...click here to read more

Age-related cataracts (ARC) are the leading cause of blindness in an estimated 13 million people worldwide, but new research finds that physical exercise may help to reduce the risk of eye disease. Chinese and Australian researchers combined studies of more than 170,000 people to find the relationship between physical activity and cataracts. Published in the ...click here to read more

You’re likely aware that food choices play a major role in your health and risk for disease. But some risks can be hiding in your blind spot and you might never see them coming. When it comes to eye health, you may have heard about certain antioxidants that can help prevent eye damage and conditions ...click here to read more

Vision loss can interfere with auditory perception, potentially putting people at risk of injury, according to a new study. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University’s Vision and Eye Research Institute (VERI) published the findings in the journal Scientific Reports. They found that people with severe vision loss can less accurately judge the distance of nearby sounds. ...click here to read more

Eyecare is always important, yet often overlooked. During the COVID-19 pandemic, how you take care of your eyes could play a major role in your risk for the virus. The eyes have been identified as an entry point for the virus, where tiny water droplets can enter the body. The virus can also enter through ...click here to read more

Visual impairment in older women may be associated with dementia, according to a new study published online in JAMA Ophthalmology. The findings suggest new interventions for vision improvement may be needed to help reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Dementia is an overall term for diseases and conditions characterized by a decline in ...click here to read more

If you’re looking at the good side of self-isolation, you might say that COVID-19 has provided a little more time to catch up on your reading. But after a couple of weeks, you may notice your eyes aren’t what they used to be. At some point, practically everybody will need reading glasses. It doesn’t mean ...click here to read more

What does your picture of a healthy person look like? Are they slim, ordo they appear to be of “normal” weight? Probably. And now do the same for an unhealthy one. I’d imagine you’re seeing somebody overweight. You might think that given their weight, they may have a heart condition, diabetes, or metabolic problems. There’s ...click here to read more

If you’ve got Parkinson’s disease, you might not spend much time thinking about the health of your eyes. But maybe you should be. A new study is showing that people with Parkinson’s often suffer from eye problems that can interfere with daily life and increase the risk of falls. Strong vision is essential in compensating ...click here to read more

For those with aging parents, vision loss can be an added concern. Regular exams are important to keep health on track, and a new study shows that missing just one ophthalmology appointment over a two-year period can lead to vision loss. Findings published today in JAMA Ophthalmology showed that over a two-year period, missing a ...click here to read more

Sometimes, it can be pretty intimidating when you think of how one health problem translates to others. But you may be in the dark about just how closely connected some issues are. For example, your risk for eye disease and vision impairment goes way up if you’re overweight or obese, have diabetes, high blood pressure, ...click here to read more