The number of blind individuals is on the rise. According to the National Federation of the Blind statistics, there are currently 1.3 million blind people, of all ages, in the United States. Within a few years, that number is expected to increase substantially, especially among those over 65. "There's are all these little trends we … Continue reading Blindsided: Vision problems on the rise
Month: September 2011
LIVING WELL: Don’t lose sight of eye health
Don’t be blinded by common eye myths. In considering one’s eye health, it’s important to look at all the facts and see through all the myths. So let’s start with the first myth – that there is nothing you can do to prevent vision loss. The real facts are that more than 90 percent of … Continue reading LIVING WELL: Don’t lose sight of eye health
Five Natural Strategies that May Help Protect Your Healthy Vision
There are natural, common-sense strategies you can employ to help protect your healthy vision. Quit smoking, if you currently do. Smoking ramps up free radical production throughout your body, and puts you at risk for less-than-optimal health in many ways. If you want healthy vision for your whole life, you cannot afford to risk less-than-optimal eye health with … Continue reading Five Natural Strategies that May Help Protect Your Healthy Vision