Cataract Treatment Across History
The world’s leading cause of blindness has always been cataracts. Naturally, treatment has come a long way.
The world’s leading cause of blindness has always been cataracts. Naturally, treatment has come a long way.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Independence Day celebrations?
Cataract is the world’s leading cause of blindness, accounting for approximately 42 percent of all cases of blindness in all nations. In the United States, more than 25 million Americans are estimated to have cataract, according to the report “Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems.” As the population in America […]
Do you choose glasses frames based on how well they fit the shape of your face?
Summer is almost here, and that means longer days with more sunlight!
Prevent Blindness Declares May as Ultraviolet Awareness Month to Educate Public on Potential Health Dangers of UV Exposure to Eyes According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), many factors determine the amount of UV exposure including: Geography- UV rays are strongest in areas close to the equator. Altitude- Higher altitudes have greater UV exposure […]
You might be surprised how different vision and eye health can be between men and women.
Do you have a habit of rubbing your eyes?
Prevent Blindness has declared April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month in an effort to educate the public on the increased risk for women and vision health issues, as well as steps that can be taken to prevent vision loss. Women have a higher prevalence of major vision problems, including: Age-related Macular Degeneration Autoimmune […]
Uncorrected vision problems can lead to symptoms you might not expect, like frequent headaches.