Why Elderly Eye Tests are So Important As we get older, our vision starts to change. However, these changes don’t have to alter your entire life, and there are many ways you can protect your eye health. After the age of 60, there can be warning signs of potential eye problems which lead to loss … Read more
Diabetic Retinopathy Stages Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness or vision loss throughout North America. People with this disease can develop a condition called diabetic retinopathy. If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, then you are 25 times more likely to experience vision loss from diabetic retinopathy than people who … Read more
Macular Degeneration and Aging The macula is the most sensitive part of the retina, the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye. It is made of millions of light-sensitive cells that communicate information about central and defined vision. The macula aids us in seeing objects that are straight ahead. If damaged, the … Read more
Eye floaters are specks, flecks, spots and cobwebs that appear in your field of vision. In addition, eye flashers are flickers of light or the appearance of lightning bolts that are not there. Both are quite common in fact 7 out of 10 people have experienced the phenomenon of eye flashers and floaters. And while … Read more
Once your vision begins to go due to age, you may think that it is unsafe to drive a car. However, it is completely possible to still drive safely once your vision begins to age if you’re careful. As driving is fundamental to a person’s freedom and sense of self, it makes sense that people … Read more