Vision & Health Blog

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  Living with age-related macular degeneration

  If you have age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, it is important for you to know that there are many services to help you deal with it so you can continue doing the things you want to do. Millions of Americans with AMD enjoy fully-functioning and independent lives.

  

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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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  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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  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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  Why Braille literacy matters

  We recognize the contributions of Louis Braille who invented the code of raised dots, which allows people who are visually impaired or blind to read using a tactile system.

  

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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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  Celebrating World Braille Day and a new code

  January 4 is World Braille Day. We honor Louis Braille, born on this day in 1809 in France, who invented the Braille and after whom the code is named.

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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.