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Understanding night blindness

What’s happening in your eyes when you have trouble seeing in the dark? Why night vision matters? When it gets dark, our eyes change to help us see in low light. As we age, this system can start to deteriorate, making it difficult to see at night or in low lighting conditions. This is especially…

Were you recently diagnosed with dry AMD? Don’t panic!

If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with dry AMD, know that you’re not alone – and that effective treatment is available. You’re not alone: AMD affects millions If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), rest assured that you’re not alone. AMD is one of…

Five worst foods for eye health

Limiting these foods can help control the amount of toxin buildup in your body How your diet impacts eye health: Foods to avoid for better vision Having a healthy diet is essential to maintaining your eye health as you age. While it’s always important to add nutrition to your diet through fruits, vegetables and whole…

I see squiggles – should I get my eyes checked?

Everything you need to know about floaters What are floaters? Have you ever seen little grey threads or spots drifting across your vision? These are known as floaters and while they are sometimes annoying, they’re usually harmless. Floaters are small grey or black spots that drift across your vision1,2,3. They may look like cobwebs, spots,…

How important are sunglasses to overall eye health?

Wearing sunglasses can help protect from eye diseases related to UV light exposure. Protecting your vision from harmful UV rays It’s common knowledge that wearing sunglasses provides some protection against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that hit and cause damage to our eyes when we’re outside. But have you ever considered what the full impact of…

I have diabetes – am I at higher risk for AMD?

Exploring the relationship between AMD and diabetes Diabetes and its impact on eye health Diabetes is typically associated with diabetic retinopathy (DR), a condition where high levels of blood sugar block the blood vessels in your eyes, causing new ones to form1. These new blood vessels tend to be leaky, causing damage to the retina…

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