‘Where Are My Glasses?!’ Finding Help For Aging Eyes
(BlackDoctor.org) -- 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 even camouflage your wrinkles with makeup. But your eyesight is a whole other story.
One of the truest signs of aging is discovering that you need to hold menus and newspapers at arm’s length in order to read them. This usually means that presbyopia has set in, a condition in which the lens of the eye loses its
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Every day, we engage in preventative measures to avoid so many illnesses and diseases, including cancer, high blood pressure and heart disease. But what do we do to protect one of our most valuable organs, our eyes? As African Americans we are five times as likely to develop macular degeneration and glaucoma, which are both leading causes of blindness in the black community. The following guidelines are great ways to better protect ourselves from these and other
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Loss of sight does not have to go hand in hand with getting older. Yes, aging does put people at a greater risk for eye diseases and other eye problems, but an estimated 40% to 50% of all blindness can be avoided or treated.
Regular eye exams are the cornerstone of visual health as people age. Since African Americans are susceptible to various eye diseases like glaucoma, frequent exams are recommended. Don’t wait until your vision deteriorates to have an
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The good news is that most people never develop eye disease as they get older; it's likely that you'll need little more than reading glasses and better lighting.
But it's wise to see an ophthalmologist if you experience any of the following symptoms or problems:
• bulging of the eyes • change in iris color • crossed eyes • dark spot in the center of your field of vision
Eye & Vision
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Learn about eyes and vision. Find information on astigmatism, glaucoma, macular degeneration, blindness, vision tests, and more.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- 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 even camouflage your wrinkles with makeup. But your eyesight is a whole other story.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Every day, we engage in preventative measures to avoid so many illnesses and diseases, including cancer, high blood pressure and heart disease. But what do we do to protect one of our most valuable organs, our eyes? As African Americans we are five times as likely to develop macular degeneration and glaucoma, which are both leading causes of blindness in the black community. The following guidelines are great ways to better protect ourselves from these and other
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Loss of sight does not have to go hand in hand with getting older. Yes, aging does put people at a greater risk for eye diseases and other eye problems, but an estimated 40% to 50% of all blindness can be avoided or treated.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The good news is that most people never develop eye disease as they get older; it's likely that you'll need little more than reading glasses and better lighting. 