Articles About Vision Health

1. Vision Care

   Article - Regular eye exams every two years by a specialist in eye disease (ophthalmologist) or someone who examines the eyes (optometrist) are necessary, especially after age 50. These exams can also spot or detect other serious diseases such as diabetes. Finding and treating disease early can prevent serious diseases from getting worse and leading to blindness...

2. 6 Vision-Boosting Tips for Someone With Dementia

   Article - Some of the confusion of dementia can actually be the result of low vision. The good news: This kind of trouble is reversible. How you can help:

3. Mild Cognitive Impairment Symptom: Difficulty With Hand-Eye Coordination

   Article - Symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) warrant a professional evaluation. Hand-eye coordination (or visual-spatial) problems can signal MCI.

4. Age-Related Macular Degeneration & the Amsler Grid

   Article - For those of us fortunate enough to have decent vision, the thought of losing it is a frightening prospect. While I’m not here to frighten you, the statistics for senior eye health are staggering: 15 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of blindneness in people older than 65...

5. Eye Exams for Older Adults

   Article - Why eye exams are important for older adults, and how they can protect against vision problems.

6. Vision Care for Someone With Alzheimer's Disease

   Article - A person with AD should have regular eye examinations. Poor vision can contribute to confusion. These exams can also spot or detect other serious diseases such as diabetes. Finding and treating eye disease early can prevent serious diseases from getting worse and leading to blindness.

7. What Is Macular Degeneration?

   Article - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of adult vision loss in developed countries, with about 2.5 million new cases in the United States each year. If the person you're caring for has been diagnosed with AMD, it means that the area of his eye that provides central vision is beginning to deteriorate...

8. What Is Glaucoma?

   Article - Glaucoma is an eye disease common among older adults. Here's what you need to know about glaucoma.

9. What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?

   Article - If the person in your care has diabetes, you may already know that the condition can cause vision problems. The most common one is diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans. In fact, almost half of Americans with diabetes have some form of diabetic retinopathy...

10. What Are Cataracts?

    Article - Cataracts develop naturally over time. In fact, more than half of Americans age 80 or older either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Except in the most developed countries, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. If someone has a cataract, it means he has a cloudy area on the lens of his eye...

11. Help Older Adults Identify Aids to Deal With Low Vision

    Article - Modern aids make low vision far less troublesome than you might expect. Here's how to find the tools needed to cope with limited vision.

12. 5 Signs of Alzheimer's That Sometimes Show up Before Memory Loss

    Article - People focus on memory loss as an early sign of dementia, but other clues may appear first. Know the signs that can appear before memory loss.

13. 5 Mistakes Family Caregivers Make About Light

    Article - Light is too often taken for granted. Good lighting in the home, and ample exposure to light, can boost mood, improve health, and help avoid accidents such as falls.

14. 5 Surprising Reasons to Eat More Chocolate

    Article - Good news: It turns out there are valid health reasons for a little chocolate in your diet. Here, chocolate's top 5 surprising benefits.

15. Use Visual Cues to Help Someone With Early Dementia Maintain Independence

    Article - In early mild-stage dementia, your loved one may need more time to perform basic tasks, like brushing teeth or dressing. Find out how to help.

16. How Rehabilitation Training Can Aid a Patient With Low Vision

    Article - With your help or that of a rehabilitation teacher, a patient with low vision can maintain some independence. Top tips for helping him adapt.

17. 14 Things Your Eyes Say About Your Health

    Article - The appearance of a person's eyes can be clues to a variety of health issues. Know the 14 most important health hints your eyes give away.

18. What to Do About a Dangerous Senior Driver

    Article - How to keep a dangerous driver off the roads and out of harm's way -- what to do if your parents refuse to stop driving.