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How does aging affect your vision?

Published on Monday, 19 October 2020 16:43 | Hits: 2483
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How does aging affect your vision?How does aging affect your vision?Your vision changes as you age. By the time you reach age 40, you’re more likely to start exhibiting symptoms of sightthreatening eye conditions.

Cataract. Cataract is the most common age-related eye condition. It happens when the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy, which makes it hard to comfortably read, drive a car, recognize faces and see at night. Sometimes, patients see bright colors as faded or yellow-tinged and may find themselves frequently changing their eyeglasses or contact lens prescription.

Glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that is often linked to an abnormal and chronic increase in eye pressure. It typically occurs when the mesh-like channel where the fluid flows in and out of the eyes gets blocked. The pressure builds up, eventually damaging the optic nerve. The optic nerve has the important task of bringing the information from the eye to the brain so any damage to it can lead to blindness.

Retinal problems. Often called age-related macular degeneration or AMD, macular degeneration causes a slow yet painless loss of central vision. This happens because the macula, the part of the retina responsible for seeing fine details and recognizing colors, has deteriorated, so a patient with this condition can see the outline of a person’s face, but not their expression.

The retina is filled with clear jelly-like fluid called the vitreous gel. As you age, the gel may become more liquid and shrink; this causes the retina to pull away from the back of the eye and create a tear. The condition is called retinal detachment. Once this happens, the retina loses its supply of oxygen and nourishment, causing the nerve cells inside the retina to die and stop functioning. It is considered a serious eye condition that requires immediate medical attention because it can cause permanent blindness.

In diabetic retinopathy, too much sugar in the blood blocks the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina, decreasing the blood and oxygen supply that goes into the eye. In response to that, the eye attempts to grow new blood vessels. But these new blood vessels don’t develop properly, so they are weak and can leak fluid or blood easily into the retina. This leakage can cause complications that can lead to bleeding in the eye and blindness.

According to Asian Eye Institute retina and vitreous disease specialist, uveitis and ocular immunologist Dr. Cheryl Arcinue, annual comprehensive eye exams ensure that your eyes are healthy and help prevent vision loss later in life.

“A lot of these are eye problems can lead to blindness and usually have no obvious signs in the beginning. This means that you can be losing your vision and not know it. By seeing your eye doctor every year, the doctor can monitor your eye condition, detect an eye condition early and prevent potential eye damage,” Arcinue says.

A comprehensive eye exam involves two important steps— measuring the eye grade and checking if it has changed from the last checkup and if the patient needs a new pair of eyeglasses; and checking the front and back parts of the eyes for any irregularities. In some cases, it involves eye dilation, where eye drops are used to enlarge the pupil to gain a better view of the back part of the eyes.

Arcinue adds: “People with lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension have to be more careful. They can protect themselves and their eyes by eating healthy, exercising and, most especially, by monitoring and maintaining their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol level at a normal level.” (Sources: mayoclinic.org, allaboutvision.com, aao.org)

(Story/Photos by: Charizze Henson)

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:372

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:384

Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:343

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:414

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:360

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

Published on Friday, 23 June 2017 | Hits:3960

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 | Hits:4283

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:995

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:933

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1096

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:781

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:797

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:603

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:781

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:1266

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:1279

For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1597

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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