Sight
Eyes and their challenges and solutions in later life
5 Best Options for Buying Glasses With Vision Insurance
Collaborative Post Vision insurance dramatically influences how much you spend on new glasses, but figuring out what’s covered and where to shop isn’t always straightforward. Understanding the ins and outs of your provider’s contract helps you avoid surprises regarding payment, so you get the best value for your coverage. Learn how coverage works, what it […]
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Could replacing the lens in your eye be the best option for you?
Have you ever wondered if there was a more permanent solution to your vision problems than constantly updating your glasses prescription? While laser eye surgery often gets the spotlight, there’s another option that might be better suited to your needs – lens replacement surgery. Whether you’re struggling with cataracts or simply tired of being dependent […]
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The Benefits of Contact Lenses in Older Age
Collaborative Post As we age, changes in our eyesight are inevitable. Many people over 50 begin to experience presbyopia, a condition where the eye’s ability to focus on close objects gradually diminishes. Traditionally, reading glasses or bifocals were the go-to solutions. However, advances in optical technology have brought contact lenses to the forefront, offering comfort, […]
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The Early Signs of Macular Degeneration You Shouldn’t Ignore
Collaborative Post Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, especially among the elderly. This condition primarily affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision. Early detection is crucial, as it can help prevent the condition from progressing to a point where it severely impacts your quality of life. However, […]
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A Practical Guide to Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) for Your Aging Parents
Collaborative Post Are you helping a parent navigate declining vision due to cataracts? Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common procedures, and the choice of an Intraocular Lens (IOL) can make a world of difference in your loved one’s daily life. This guide will help you understand how IOLs work, their types, […]
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Age-related sight problems – what to look out for
As we age our sight can become less sharp due to a variety of conditions. Here’s a quick rundown of the most common, preventative action, and where to go to find out more. Presbyopia Presbyopia makes reading and any other close-up activities more difficult. That’s because the eye’s lens to become less flexible, making it […]
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How to Protect Your Eyesight as You Get Older
Collaborative Post Our eyesight is incredibly precious, and we need to look after it as best as we can for the whole of our lives. As one of our five main senses, it helps us to navigate the world around us and to enjoy life to its fullest. That is why it’s so important that […]
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How your eyes change as you age – and how to look after them
Collaborative Post Ageing is a natural process that everyone, naturally, goes through. There are some things about ageing with which many of us are familiar: greying hairs, occasionally stiffer joints, even changes to sleeping habits. But there are some changes we may not be expecting, and which can be quite disturbing when experienced for the […]
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When a loved one loses their sight
Blindness is something that affects the whole family. When a loved one loses their sight the effects can be devastating for everyone involved, making the need for specialist support to help everyone overcome the challenges faced absolutely vital. Currently in the UK, 1.8 million people are living with sight loss in the UK, and 1.4 […]
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Product review: adjustable multi-user spectacles
We’ve been trying out adjustables glasses. Named adjustable not because you can change the fit but instead you can change the actual lens to suit a wide range of prescriptions. That means they could be shared as a “spare pair”. Here’s what we thought. As we get older most of us become more dependent on […]
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