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If you’ve been thinking about getting an eye exam there’s no better time than now: many insurance carriers have changed their coverage to include an annual eye exam and technologies that can fix eye problems are improving every day. Here are a few things to look out for if you suspect you need to make an ophthalmologist appointment.
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Most common vision problems are related to refraction errors in the eye. When light passes into the eye through the cornea and lens, it is bent or refracted and focused on the retina. If the light is not focused correctly, vision problems will occur.

Nearsightedness is also referred to as myopia. Distant objects will appear blurred and out of focus. Near vision may continue to be clear. This happens when light focuses in front of the retina instead of directly Read the rest of this entry »

If your coping with vision loss there are several things that you can do to help out with it. Vision loss can always be corrected with glasses and contacts. Once they do not help anymore, you should find support within your family and friends. You should try to see what tasks that you can still do by yourself without the help of anyone. You should also see which tasks are becoming more difficult for you to do. Make sure you do a self evaluation and see what tasks that you will need some assistance with, as well as the tasks Read the rest of this entry »

Symptoms of vision loss will vary depending on the cause of the vision loss. It all depends on the condition that you have. Many people will experience similar symptoms, but it is always best to consult an eye doctor if you are having such symptoms. Dilated pupils, discharge from eye, eye pain, increased sensitivity to light, itchy eye, red, sore eyes, and white pupils are all signs of vision loss. Other signs that one may experience consist of, Read the rest of this entry »

When looking into eye disease, it is a good idea to be aware of eye diseases that could cause vision loss. Sometimes, taking the right steps can slow, or prevent these diseases.

One eye disease to look out for is diabetic retinopathy. This happens with some that are diabetic. It is one of the highest causes of blindness. It is caused by the blood vessesl of the retina being damaged. This disease goes through 4 stages. This eye disease can be reduced by managing diabetes well. Ways to do this are by controlling blood sugar Read the rest of this entry »

If you have ever experienced declining vision or worse, total vision loss due to cataracts then you know what a bearing this has on a person’s quality of life. How do I personally know? I wore glasses since age 12 years, and was diagnosed with medication induced cataracts at age 55. This procedure gave me 20/20 vision and I was able to throw my glasses away. I do have to wear weak reading glasses, sometimes, if I feel I need them.

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Many people with eye disease gradually lose their vision as a result of an eye disease called Geographic Atrophy, but there is a new medical procedure called encapsulated cell therapy that can help slow down vision loss. Encapsulated cell therapy is defined as the enclosing of cells that are capable of producing a desired substance. It takes place in an non immunogenic sheath and its purpose is to restore lost function. A recent study was done that showed this type of therapy is very effective at slowing Read the rest of this entry »