Low Vision Awareness Month

In this month of February, Eyecare Leaders would like to bring light and awareness to ADM/Low Vision Impairment. This type of molecular degeneration can make it difficult to do simple tasks such as reading, writing, shopping, or cooking. It happens when the parts of your eyes that control your straight-ahead vision are damaged simply due to aging. We see this in people ages 50 and above. Treatment options such as glasses, contacts, and surgery are no ways to fully recover the lost vision. 

Not all hope is lost. In fact, there are ways that you can rehabilitate and learn how to work the current state of your vision. Unfortunately, there is no method to stop or reverse old age. However simple healthy eye choices reduce the speed and damage from aging such as

• Stop smoking or never start
• Maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels
• Be active
• Eat leafy green vegetables and fish. All great for the eyes

This month is the best time to spread the word about vision rehabilitation and to take action and get educated on the next steps. If you have any questions schedule your office with Eyecare Leaders today and as always, thank you for choosing Eyecare Leaders and we wish you good health and the well-being of you and your family.