Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

6. Diabetes and Your Eyes

Dec 10, 2019 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when diabetes damages the blood vessels in the retina. Between 40 and 45 percent of adult diabetics suffer from diabetic retinopathy, a disease that can lead to blindness, although the National Eye Institute estimates roughly half of these individuals are unaware of their diagnosis. The CDC predicts … Read More

5. Glaucoma Arrives Without Warning

Dec 10, 2019 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Glaucoma is a silent killer of eyesight. Affecting over 3 million Americans, this irreversible condition is the second leading cause of blindness globally, after cataracts. If glaucoma is diagnosed early enough, doctors may be able to control it, or at least slow its progression. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, … Read More

4. Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Dec 10, 2019 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause serious vision problems for older adults. According to a Cochrane Systematic Review, AMD “is the most common cause of uncorrectable severe vision loss in people ages 55 years and older in the developed world.” In the United States, nearly 1.8 million Americans over age … Read More

3. Cataracts: A Cloudy Issue

Dec 10, 2019 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
The American Academy of Ophthalmology estimates that over 24.4 million Americans ages 40 and older have cataracts. The likelihood of experiencing cataracts rises with your age. More than half of people ages 75 and over have cataracts. Cataracts are not the same in every person and can occur in different … Read More

2. How Aging Affects the Eye

Dec 10, 2019 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
French philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin SJ (1881–1955) once said, “Growing old is like being increasingly penalized for a crime you haven't committed.” Your eyesight is part of that penalty, it seems, as even those blessed with perfect vision in their youth will likely begin to hold reading material just … Read More

1. Getting to Know Your Eye

Dec 10, 2019 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Say hello to your eye—that bright, oval organ that adds sparkle and personality to your face. It may be small, but your eye is mighty, able to perceive around 10 million different colors and hues. Your eye detects light and converts it into electrical impulses that are carried to the … Read More

Protect Your Sight if You Have Diabetes

Oct 21, 2019 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
If diabetes is not adequately controlled, it can damage your cardiovascular system and kidneys. However, you may not be aware that it also can affect your vision. Recent data from the National Health Interview Survey reveals that people with diabetes are more likely than those without the disease to report … Read More

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