Living with Vision Loss
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Facts you should know about age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is a common eye disease that can threaten your vision. If you are over 60, you are at risk for AMD, which is why even if you have no symptoms, you should get an eye exam once a year.
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How to prevent and treat age-related macular degeneration
We are living longer than previous generations. Each day, approximately 10,000 Americans turn 65. Unfortunately, one in six adults this age and older has a vision impairment, caused by eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD.
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Do you have glaucoma? Your future is bright if you take charge
What should you do if you find out you have glaucoma, an eye disease that can sneak up on you and which left untreated, can cause irreversible vision loss? The answer is to follow the treatment regime prescribed by your doctor.
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Understanding glaucoma, the “Sneak Thief of Sight”
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for Americans age 60 and over. Early detection and treatment is crucial. Comprehensive dilated eye exams can help detect glaucoma in its early stages, possibly preventing it from causing further harm and loss of vision.
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Coping with the holiday blues
The holiday season can be difficult for some people. Emotions that come and go year-round might be heightened right now, leaving you feeling frustrated, anxious or even depressed.
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How Lighthouse Guild can help you manage your diabetes
If you’re one of more than a million New Yorkers with diabetes, we’re here to help you monitor and manage the disease. We’ll take care of every aspect of your health so that you can avoid diabetes-related complications including kidney failure, heart attack and vision loss.
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How to stay safe outdoors this winter if you’re visually impaired
’s December, that magical time of the year when we celebrate the holidays with our families and friends. For many of us, the start of winter is also the time to prepare for traveling in icy and cold conditions, especially if you or someone you know is visually impaired or blind.
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You have diabetes. How can you avoid serious eye diseases?
Did you know that diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in Americans ages 20 to 74? Or that the number of people with this serious eye disease, will rise from nearly 8 million today to 11 million in 2030?
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Get the facts about diabetes and diabetic eye disease
Nearly 29 million Americans have diabetes, which increases your risk for many serious health problems and is a leading cause of avoidable cases of vision loss and blindness. Another 85 million Americans are estimated to have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing the disease.
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The White Cane: A Symbol of Self-Reliance and Accomplishment
Despite technological advances, the white cane continues to be an essential tool for millions of people who are visually impaired or blind to be able…
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