June is National Cataract Awareness Month. Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens. It is the leading cause of blindness worldwide and the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. Cataracts can occur at any age because of a variety of causes, and the American Academy of Read more…
A study by the Pew Research Center shows that the number of individuals 65+ who use social media has more than tripled since 2010. 35% of all those 65 and older report using social media, compared with just 2% in 2005. Why? In an age where families and friends Read more…
It appears that eyes are not only the windows to the soul but also to the brain. Scientists have developed an eye scan technique that may detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, before major symptoms start. Therapies are most effective at slowing the progression of the disease when detected early Read more…