Category Archives: Vision Care

You Can Prevent the Leading Cause of Blindness Through Good Nutrition

Every year hundreds of thousands of people go blind because of macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S. Fortunately, if you get the right nutrients, you can go a long way to preventing it. Read More

Wellness Topic: Articles, General Health, Vision Care

Cataracts: National Awareness Time

It’s June and that time of year when the summer sun starts showing itself more and more. It’s also when I start to remind my patients about protecting their eyes from bright sunlight to prevent cataracts as cataracts are the leading cause of blindness. Read More

Wellness Topic: Articles, Blood Sugar, General Health, Vision Care

The Unexpected Can Often Lead To A Serious Medical Problem… Even A Hip Replacement!

When you think of serious health problems, you probably think of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, or a heart attack. I doubt that a hip fracture is at the top of your list. But a hip fracture can be problematic and even fatal. When you suffer a hip fracture, especially when you're older, there's a good chance that you will lose your independence. Many people never recover completely from such a fracture and require assistance to complete daily tasks like getting dressed or preparing a meal. Read More

Wellness Topic: Articles, General Health, Joint & Bone Health, Vision Care
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Computers And Eye Strain: What You Can Do

If you’re like many of my patients, perhaps your job requires you to spend a great deal of time in front of a computer every day. If so, you’ve likely experienced a form of eyestrain associated with prolonged computer use called computer vision syndrome. I’d like to talk to you about some ways you can reduce, or even eliminate, the symptoms                                                … Read More

Wellness Topic: Vision Care
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Glaucoma- How To Prevent And Manage It For Better Eye Health

I frequently advise my over-40 patients that regular eye exams every 3-5 years should be part of your health maintenance. One of the most important reasons to receive regular eye care is to check for glaucoma – a build up of fluid pressure within the eye that can silently progress to vision loss! I write silently progress because glaucoma has very little noticeable signs or symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage and vision loss alerts you to its presence. In fact, glaucoma is… Read More

Wellness Topic: Vision Care
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Light Sensitivity- What You Can Do About It

I have several patients who complain that their eyes water and hurt in bright light. They tell me that putting their sunglasses on makes their eyes feel immediately better. Sound like you? If so, like my patients, you could likely be experiencing a fairly common eye disorder called photophobia, or light sensitivity. There are different types of light sensitivity – that to bright sunlight and that to bright artificial fluorescent or incandescent lights, but both types can cause you to squint deeply and make your… Read More

Wellness Topic: Vision Care
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Banish Dry Eyes Naturally

Many of my over 40 patients complain of dry, burning, itching eyes and ask me what they can do about them. Well, you can do a lot, I tell them. You see, dry eyes are a common occurrence in those of us past age 40, especially women in menopause where hormonal changes can cause dryness throughout the body. However, dry eyes can bother men as well. The good news is that there is something you can do about dry eyes that can improve the condition… Read More

Wellness Topic: Vision Care
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Aging Eyes: What To Do About Them

Having trouble reading a menu or need more light reading a magazine or newspaper? If you answered yes and are over 40, join the club! Millions of people in your age group find their vision is not as sharp as it used to be, have trouble reading labels on food packages in the grocery store, and find they are squinting more and more trying to read traffic signs! It’s a fact of life. More and more middle aged Americans experience vision impairment of some form… Read More

Wellness Topic: Vision Care
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How To Prevent Age-Related Eye Disease

Once we pass the age of 40, we become prone to developing certain vision related conditions like cataracts and possibly macular degeneration. However, as I tell my patients, become proactive now to protect your vision! First, let me explain a little about both of these conditions. Cataracts are an outgrowth on the lens that distorts vision. Over 17% of Americans over 40 have cataracts and it is a very common vision problem. They are caused by aging, over-exposure to ultraviolet light, as well as oral… Read More

Wellness Topic: Vision Care
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Keep Your Vision Sharp And Your Eyes Healthy–Part II

It’s not surprising to hear many of my patients express concern about the continuous decline in their vision. Some even confess their belief that cataract surgery is only a matter of time. However, as I pointed out in my last article, even serious eye disease like macular degeneration can be treated with natural methods. There is much you can do to prevent other common eye diseases and problems. Many factors can contribute to fading vision and eye disease–factors you can control. Poor nutrition, too much… Read More

Wellness Topic: Vision Care