For older individuals who enjoy the freedom of driving, recent research indicates that you’re more likely to be at risk for traffic ... Read More
Eye and Vision
4 Ways To Protect Yourself From Cataracts
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness across the world and affects more than 22 million Americans. August is Cataract Awareness ... Read More
Natural Remedies For Glaucoma
Look out for the health of your eyes—steer clear of this condition caused by pressure within the eyeball. According to research or other ... Read More
Glaucoma: Are You Protected?
Glaucoma occurs about five times more often in African-Americans, and blindness from glaucoma is about six times more common. In addition to ... Read More
Diabetes & Your Eyes: What You Need To Know
Typically when one thinks of diabetes thoughts about how the disease affects blood sugar levels, limbs and weight are generated, but how ... Read More
WARNING: Eye Drops Deadly In Children
Something so simple used to get rid of red, tired eyes is pretty innocent right? Wrong. Did you know that if your toddler gets their hands ... Read More
STUDY: Calorie & Sodium Intake Linked To Diabetic Eye Disease In African Americans
According to findings from a six-year study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, high caloric and sodium intake appear to be linked ... Read More
Q&A: How Can I Strengthen My Eyes?
Q: What can strengthen the nerves at the back of the eyes? - Marcia R. A: Here are a few simple exercises to ... Read More
Why Black Women’s Eye Health Is More At Risk
We’ve seen the best of times, we’ve seen the worst of times. And we’re living in a time when “seeing is believing.” Yet, every day, people ... Read More
‘Where Are My Glasses?’ Finding Help For Aging Eyes
When you’re getting older there are a few things you can fake. You can cover your gray hair with dye, you can whiten your teeth, and you can ... Read More
The Disease That Almost Half Of Diabetics Have
All people with diabetes--both type 1 and type 2--are at risk for diabetic retinopathy, which is why everyone with diabetes should get a ... Read More
Scary Eyes: 7 Safety Tips For Halloween Contacts
Every year, the approach of Halloween heightens fears at FDA that consumers will harm their eyes with unapproved decorative contact lenses. ... Read More