Hindsight is 20/20 but maintaining good vision is a common concern as we age — especially for women. In fact, 2 out of 3 people affected by blindness are women. Since women live longer than men, we’re at a higher risk for vision problems. And one of the biggest threats to healthy vision is glaucoma,… Read More »
Women’s Eye Health 101 – HealthyWomen
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. The facts are hard to read: Women are at greater risk for eye diseases and visual impairments and experience blindness or permanent vision loss more than men. Why? Research suggests that there may be hormonal differences that make women more likely to get eye diseases. Plus, women… Read More »
Glaucoma 101 – HealthyWomen
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Medically reviewed by Raymond Douglas, M.D., Ph.D., Cedars-Sinai What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition that affects the eyes. About 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma. Typically, glaucoma occurs because there’s increased pressure inside the eye. The extra pressure can damage the optic nerve over time and… Read More »