Over 22 million people aged 40 and older in the United States have cataracts. A cataract is essentially a clouding on the eye’s natural lens. Individuals with cataracts experience clouded vision that can make it difficult to drive a vehicle, read, or simply view things clearly. While early symptoms of cataracts will only slightly alter your vision, the condition will [...]
Glaucoma is any number of eye conditions that causes optic nerve damage, which eventually leads to impaired vision or even blindness. In most cases, an excessive buildup of internal eye pressure is the cause of optic nerve damage. When the optic nerves are damaged, they are unable to properly transmit visual information to the brain. Glaucoma is commonly called the [...]
Age-related macular degeneration, also called ARMD or AMD, currently affects 1.75 million people in the United States. It is the number one cause of vision impairment and blindness in the U.S. among those 65 or older. ARMD is the degeneration of the part of the retina known as the macula. When in good condition, the macula allows sharp, clear vision. [...]
