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Cataracts: Getting the Big Picture (and a Clearer One, Too)
Over 20 million Americans age 40 and over are affected by a potentially debilitating condition called cataracts. Most of these people are also candidates for a painless outpatient procedure that could easily improve their eyesight and quality of life.
12 Comments6 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Safeguard Your Vision as You Age
Vision loss is often accepted as an inevitable side-effect of aging. But there are steps you can take to keep your eye health strong, even as you get older.
4 CommentsGlaucoma Can Steal 40% of Vision Before a Person Notices
This “sneaky thief of sight” develops slowly for years, but once the damage is done it is permanent. Protect your sight by scheduling regular eye exams that can catch this disease early on.
11 CommentsThe 4 Most Common Age-Related Eye Diseases
Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy are the four most common eye conditions among people over age 65. Learn about symptoms and preventive measures you can take to help preserve your vision.
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Vision & Eye Disease Questions
Does anyone else care for someone going blind from Macular Degeneration? Any advice you can give?
6 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Apr 19, 2024Has anyone had the experience of a parent with dementia needing new glasses? I don’t think she would be capable responding appropriately.
27 AnswersLSC2015 Replied Apr 9, 2024How to get refill Rx for housebound patients when Dr (opthamologist) says they need to be seen?
7 Answersfreqflyer Answered Mar 20, 2024Anyone had success in curing or well managing "Blepharitis"? My aunt is 100. Her HMO is just not able to effectively treat this problem.
9 AnswersGrandma1954 Answered Mar 5, 2024
Vision & Eye Disease Discussions
Disagreement over cataract surgery, no longer a disagreement.
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5 CommentsGardenArtist Commented Oct 2021Eye problems - retina detachment and macula problems
13 CommentsCover99 Commented Aug 2021Cataract surgery issues.
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Dec 2019