You may not need glasses when you’re young, but as you age, you may find yourself reaching for a pair. The urge typically develops one day while looking at a menu, a newspaper, or an exit sign on the freeway. For many, this deterioration takes the form of near-vision loss, known to eye doctors as…

You might not think about your eye health the same way as your heart or bone health, but they aren’t something you should take for granted. You can do things to help your eyes stay healthy and functional. Here are a few steps to follow if you want to give yourself the best chance at…

With screen usage skyrocketing, scientists and eye care professionals have discovered that viewing morning light is the secret to strengthening and maintaining the health of your visual system. The 2022 Vision Index showed that Australians have more than doubled the amount of time they spent with their eyes glued to the screen in the past 12…

With screen usage skyrocketing, scientists and eye care professionals have discovered that the secret to strengthening and maintaining the health of your visual system is getting sunlight exposure early in the day. The 2022 Vision Index showed that Australians have more than doubled the amount of time they spent with their eyes glued to the…

A recent study has shown that the amount of coffee consumed may impact its health benefits, adding to existing evidence that drinking coffee can have a broad range of positive eye-health benefits. Research from the Center for Eye Research Australia has potentially found a link between coffee and tea consumption and the thickness of the macular…

A new form of omega-3 oil that crosses into the retina from our bloodstreams could help with visual decline associated with diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and the leading cause of vision loss, age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A New Kind of Omega-3 Scientists in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois have developed…

Recent research has found that changes in the retina and optic nerve may show the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease, at a time when treatments to slow the degenerative condition might be more effective. Your Eyes Are Windows to the Brain “There is research to suggest that the changes associated with Alzheimer’s, such as the…

While there’s no recommended intake, studies have found health benefits at a dose of 10 mg per day, yet studies suggest most only get 1 to 2 mg. Add this to your salads today and take these supplements to start reversing the attack. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Nourishing your eyes with appropriate nutrients throughout the years can…

(NaturalHealth365) Who says ‘we can’t’ improve eyesight – as we age? For many, the aging process is often associated with expected hearing loss, decreased vision and the gradual development of health problems. But, some of us look at aging as a natural process that we refer to as longevity. The simple anti-aging recipe for protecting…

The COVID-19 pandemic left millions of people suffering physical and mental effects of the virus, from cardiovascular damage to headaches to brain fog. An increasing number of studies show that the virus may also affect eye health, causing symptoms such as dry eyes and blurred vision. Approximately 1 in 10 people exposed to COVID-19 experience…