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29 05, 2024

Cataract Awareness Month: Shedding Light on Vision Health

2024-05-29T09:29:56-04:00May 29th, 2024|Categories: Eye Sight|Tags: , |

June marks Cataract Awareness Month, a critical period dedicated to increasing understanding about cataracts, their impact on vision, and the importance of early detection and treatment. Cataracts, which cause the lens of the eye to become cloudy, are a leading cause of vision impairment globally. This month aims to educate the public about the risks, symptoms, and advances in treatment that can help restore clear vision.   Understanding Cataracts A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. For individuals with cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. This clouded vision can make it difficult to read, drive a car (especially at night), or see the expressions on people's faces.   Cataracts [...]

21 03, 2022

Ten things to know about Nutrition

2022-12-19T03:22:40-05:00March 21st, 2022|Categories: Cooking, Diet, food, Health, heart health, Nutrition|Tags: , , , , , , |

March is National Nutrition Month!  It’s a time for each of us to focus on our diet and its’ effects on our health and wellbeing.  And it’s also a good opportunity to reflect on how our health affects our loved ones as well.  If you’re not healthy, chances are that you aren’t living life to its’ fullest and it’s probably preventing you from taking advantage of enjoyable activities with friends and family.  So, take this month to regroup, look at your own eating and exercise habits and press the restart button on your health and happiness.  To get you started, FirstLantic Healthcare created this quiz so you can test your knowledge on basic nutrition.  Answers are at the bottom but no peaking!   How many [...]

25 01, 2022

Aging Affects Vision Loss – How to See More Clearly

2022-12-19T20:46:45-05:00January 25th, 2022|Categories: Aging, Eye Sight, Vision|Tags: , , , , , , |

Updated January 24, 2022   Unfortunately aging and vision loss go hand in hand. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, one in three individuals suffers from some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65.  In one of our blogs last year, we explained the most common causes of vision loss as well as conditions to be aware of as you age.  It is crucial for seniors and their family members to be aware of the signs, especially since approximately 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65 by the year 2023.   FirstLantic wants to make sure you and your loved ones are informed about how aging affects vision loss and can get help if necessary.   You can [...]

5 10, 2021

How Aging Affects Your Eyesight

2022-12-19T20:17:51-05:00October 5th, 2021|Categories: Aging, Eye Sight, Health, Vision|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Vision loss is a significant health issue among the elderly. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, one in three individuals suffers from some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65.  The most common causes of vision loss among seniors are glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.  Seniors and their family members must be aware of these conditions, especially since approximately 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65 by the year 2023.   FirstLantic wants to make sure you have all the information necessary so that you can spot the signs and get help if necessary.  Here’s what you need to know:   How Aging Affects Your Vision   Most major eye diseases and conditions are age-related. Research [...]

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