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Aging Eyes — Aging Eye Health We all know it’s normal to see changes in your vision as you age. In fact, it happens to be more common in those 40 years of age and older. Many may start having problems seeing clearly up close, while others have problems viewing things from far […]

Proper Care for Aging Eyes and Vision

January 2, 2022 in Health / life / Medicare tagged eye health / preventative health measures / senior lifestyle / vision insurance by Brittany Herring

blue light — What is blue light? Blue light is one of the colors in the light spectrum, the full light spectrum containing red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. You will get the most blue light exposure from the sun, but cell phone, computer, tablet, and television screens make a significant […]

How to Protect Your Eyes from Blue Light

November 13, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged eye health / preventative health measures / senior lifestyle / Technology / wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

Diabetes presents many potential complications to eye health. — Diabetes and Vision Impairment I think we can all agree that no one walks around wishing that they had diabetes. We all know about the constant finger pricking and the need for insulin to keep blood glucose levels in check, but how many of us really understand the world of […]

Diabetes Complications: Blindness

September 26, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged diabetes / eye health / preventative health measures by Cali Naughton

Having pink, red, yellow, blue, or spotty sclerae could be a sign of an underlying condition. Photo by Lisa on Pexels. — Rose-Colored Lenses Spending a lot of time in front of a Zoom camera over the last year and a half has made me aware of a lot more things about my appearance, some of them easier to accept than others. For example, I discovered that I like my eyebrow shape, […]

Why Aren’t the Whites of My Eyes White?

June 29, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged eye health / health / Nutrition / wellness by Cristin Dickey

Optogenetics, the study of genetic engineering utilizing properties of light, may hold the cure to degenerative eye diseases. Photo by Hasan Albari from Pexels. — The Illuminated Brain Many of the greatest minds in the world have been hard at work for generations pushing back against merciless chronic conditions. Now, cures against cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, major depressive disorder, psychosis, and myriad more are closer to reality than ever before. How? The answer lies in optogenetics, […]

Breakthrough Optogenetics Test Helps Blind Patient “See” Using Algae Proteins

June 8, 2021 in Medicare / Uncategorized tagged eye health / health / Medical Advancements / Technology by Cristin Dickey

Writing by hand may improve information retention and brain function among people of all ages. — Humanity is fast becoming more and more reliant on modern technology. Although we don’t have flying cars or robot butlers, we do carry palm-sized computers in our back pockets that allow us access to any information we want at the press of a button. Some of these technological advancements may […]

Writing by Hand Improves Retention and Brain Function

September 5, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged cognitive decline / cognitive health / eye health / wellness by Macee Hall

Eye Damage From the Sun We all know that too much sun exposure can age you quicker, but what effect does it have on your eyes? Too much exposure to UV light can cause significant eye damage, and increase the risk of developing certain eye diseases such as cataracts, cancer, […]

Eye Damage from the Sun

June 29, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged eye health / health & safety / nature / Seasonal Health / Weather by Andrea Hektner

Glaucoma Treatment — Glaucoma Treatment & Management Glaucoma occurs when the eye’s optic nerve is damaged, usually by a build up of pressure. As vision loss from the disease is irreversible, the goal of treatment is to prevent further damage. When detected early, it is possible to save sight with one of the […]

Glaucoma Treatment and Management

January 31, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged eye health / preventative health measures / surgical procedure by Andrea Hektner

WHAT IS GLAUCOMA? January is glaucoma awareness month. Glaucoma is a condition that can lead to vision loss or blindness as it damages the eye’s optic nerve. Increased fluid builds up and creates pressure, which leads to the damage. The disease is the third most common cause of blindness in […]

Glaucoma Awareness Month

January 30, 2018 in Medicare tagged diabetes / eye health / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner

What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40, affecting more than 22 million Americans over 40. By 65, you have a 50% chance of developing a cataract. Furthermore, your chance jumps to 70% by age 75. It is more common than […]

What Are Cataracts?

January 19, 2018 in Medicare tagged eye health / health / Medical Advancements / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner