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4 Serious Complications of Diabetes Specific to the Elderly
Type-2 diabetes is a condition that affects over ¼ of Americans over the age of 65.
Although there has been a dramatic and alarming increase of type-2 diabetes among young people, it has increased at
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IkxcI1f1AI Macular Degeneration is becoming an increasing popular disease for those 55 years and older in the United States. In addition to it being genetically inclin
Is Vision Loss Inevitable With Age?
Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults believe their eyesight will worsen as they age, no matter what preventive steps they take, according to a recent DSM Nutritional Products survey. While genetics and
Move Over Carrots: Other Key Nutrients for Healthy Vision
Popeye trumps Bugs Bunny – at least for your eyes. An overwhelming majority of Americans – 89 percent – identify carrots as the best food to eat to ensure healthy eyes but far fewer, 32 percent, know
Pupillary Distance – The Space Between
You’ve found the perfect pair of glasses on the Internet, but you can’t order them because you’re missing one vital piece of information: your pupillary distance. With this guide, you can easily measu
Eye Opening Facts About Aging Eyes And Vision Problems
(BPT) – Most Americans know that vision problems begin to increase as they age. What they may not realize is that reduced vision is also linked to a higher frequency of falls, injuries and depression.
Living With Diabetes And Maintaining Healthy Vision
(BPT) – In 2012, diabetes health costs in the U.S. were $245 billion, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that by 2020, one in every three health care dollars in the U.S
Rehabilitation Strategies for Older Adults with Dual Sensory Loss
Considerations for patients who have hearing and vision problems
As many as 1 in 5 people ages 70 years or older have both hearing and vision loss. This article examines dual sensory loss, and provide