Dry eye disease (DED) is a common chronic condition that can cause significant discomfort for patients. Recent research suggests that about 4.88 million people in the US aged 50 and above have DED; three million of whom are women, while men comprise 1.66 million. In some cases, patients may have a combination of two or more…

Glaucoma, the most common cause of total blindness worldwide, is caused by losing retinal nerve cells when the eye’s optic nerve is damaged. There are two types of glaucoma: Open-angle glaucoma. It is the most common kind where the pressure builds slowly, and vision loss happens gradually. Its symptoms include blind spots in your peripheral vision and…

Eye health is of imperative importance to each individual. Over 177 million Americans need vision correction treatment. Of the 177 million who need vision correctness, 61% suffer from myopia, while 31 % suffer from presbyopia. With these statistics, there should be an insatiable need to educate and spread awareness about vision care. This August, the Vision Council launched the…

One of the happiest days of a visually impaired person is a day when they can perform their day-to-day tasks as if they can “see.” Some of the common problems such as comprehension difficulties, poor organizational skills, failure to complete assignments, and experiencing difficulty staying on-task can be mitigated with aid from a volunteer. With…