Many people begin to use “reading” glasses at they get older due to presbyopia (or farsightedness). But aside from this common condition, experiencing vision problems as you get [...]
Tag: Eye Health
How to recognize and combat common vision problems
You may shrug off vision problems as a normal part of the aging process. And, indeed, many people begin to experience presbyopia, or farsightedness, as they get older—which is caused by loss of [...]
Two clear signs that you probably DON’T have coronavirus
The list of symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus seems to expand by the week. In fact, according to the talking heads at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the [...]
The routine check-up you should never skip
Routine medical care is finally resuming in most parts of the country. But I’m concerned that we may see it all shut back down again in the fall, in some places. Given this uncertainty, I [...]
This doctor-recommended vaccine linked to serious eye damage
Shingles affects more than one million people over the age of 60 each year in the U.S. But it’s largely a man-made epidemic. Plus, a recent study links the wildly popular shingles vaccine with a [...]
9 foods that cut your cataract risk
By age 80, more than half of Americans will develop cataracts, clouding of the eyes’ normally clear lenses. Sunlight is one source of damage to the lenses. And last month, I reminded you about [...]
Statins raise risk of cataracts
Maybe your doctor told you that your cholesterol is a little high. He or she told you to take a small, daily dose of a cholesterol-lowering statin drug. But now, you feel tired all the time. Your [...]
These “miracle” drugs may cause cataracts
Big pharma likes nothing better to find a new use for an old, failed drug. This practice is called “off label” drug use. It saves drug companies lots of time and money. In fact, two weeks ago, I [...]