Blindsided: Vision problems on the rise

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

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

Vitamin C may be critical for eye health

New research indicates that Vitamin C may be critical to maintaining good eye health and could be protective for those at risk of glaucoma. The study done by Oregon Health & Science University indicates that Vitamin C may be needed for correct functioning of retinal cells. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, found … Continue reading Vitamin C may be critical for eye health