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Hello, I’m Vinnie. Welcome to my site about glasses for kids. When I was a toddler, I received my first pair of prescription glasses. The glasses helped correct a problem focusing and slight nearsightedness. Since then, I have always worn glasses or contacts to keep my vision from worsening. My site will explore all of the ways you can help your kids adjust to their new pair of glasses. I will talk about making it through the eye exam and introducing them to the glasses. My site will also cover techniques you can use to help your kids learn how to care for their new lenses.

Here's Why Those Over The Age Of 60 Should See An Eye Doctor Annually

16 August 2019
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For most people, seeing an eye doctor isn't part of the regular routine. However, it really should be, especially once you reach age 60. Plenty of eye conditions start to show signs of their development around this age. Here's why you shouldn't skip a comprehensive vision examination and should instead make it a big part of your regular annual schedule.

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It can be caused by a lot of things, including excessive exposure to UV radiation and blue light over a long period of time.

Macular degeneration can be treated, although it can't be reversed. This is part of why it's so important to seek medical care. It's also important to know how bad your vision is if you have macular degeneration, as it may affect your ability to drive safely.

Cataracts

It might surprise you, but cataracts are a fact of life for many people. This is the condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and makes it difficult to see. While the condition might not be avoidable, the good news is that there's an easy treatment for it. Laser surgery can be utilized to remove the damaged lens and to replace it with an artificial one. This simple procedure can be performed in-office and you can even go home the same day. Like macular degeneration, regular annual visits to the eye doctor will help you to find out when you're developing this condition so your vision doesn't become considerably worse.

Medications

Face it: at age 60, a lot of medical conditions start to happen all over the body. Maybe your joints hurt, or you've got diabetes, or something else that requires regular medicating. In any case, lots of medications that are prescribed by general physicians can have negative side effects on the eyes.

It's important to not only see an eye doctor regularly to ensure that your eyes are being monitored for any potential effects, but it's also important for your eye doctor to know exactly what medications you're on. Bring a list or all of your bottles with you when you make your first appointment so that they can determine what conditions your eyes might be at risk of developing.

Even if you've never seen one in your life, at age sixty, it's a good time to start visiting an eye doctor on a regular basis. Just view it as one of  the ways that you're taking care of yourself and protecting your vision so that you can see clearly long into your future.