As the Chinese proverb goes; the eyes are the window of one’s soul! It is essential that we take care of this organ of vision.   Every year, one out of six Americans age 55 or older develops macular degeneration, and over a million suffer severe vision loss. Here’s how you can beat these odds and maintain your vision for years to come.   Food for Sight Let nature help you prevent vision loss with […]

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, more than 90 percent of all eye injuries can be prevented with the use of appropriate protective eye-wear, or sports sunglasses. This advice definitely applies to athletes or anyone who participates in sports. Some of the injuries that occur commonly while playing outdoor games are;   Blunt Trauma and Impact Eye Injuries: These are the most common eye injuries in sports. They occur when something or someone hits […]

Unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of developing cataracts and damaging the retina, which could lead to total blindness. UV damage is cumulative, so the longer your eyes are exposed to UV radiation, the greater the risk of developing conditions such as macular degeneration later in life. However, it’s never too late to begin protecting the eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. Here are the top 5 ways to […]