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Vision should never be taken for granted. Appreciating one’s sense of sight involves scheduling routine eye exams and taking steps to protect one’s eyes. But safeguarding vision also involves understanding the various conditions that can affect eye health.
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Don’t get caught off guard by glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that can lead to progressive damage to the optic nerve. People who experience glaucoma can lose nerve tissue and eventually suffer vision loss. Understanding what contributes to glaucoma can help people take the steps necessary to reduce their risk.
n imaging tests that look for optic nerve damage that involve a dilated eye examination;
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness for people over the age of 60 – although it can occur at any age. The Mayo Clinic states that many forms of glaucoma produce no warning signs and changes in vision may occur so gradually they are not detected until the condition has reached an advanced stage. There are various types of glaucoma. However, primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common form. Primary open-angle glaucoma occurs when the eye’s drainage canals become clogged over time and fluid cannot drain out of the eye. As a result, intraocular pressure rises and damages the
An eye doctor will conduct various tests to determine if a patient is at risk for glaucoma. The Mayo Clinic says tonometry is commonly used to measure intraocular pressure. During this test, the eye surface will be anesthetized with special drops. A tonometer will be applied lightly to the cornea, indenting it slightly. The resistance will be measured and calculated to determine if pressure is present. Other tests include the following:
n visual field tests to check for areas of vision loss; n pachymetry, which measures corneal thickness; and n an inspection of the drainage angle of the eye.
optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting signals from the eye to the brain. People with a family history of glaucoma, African Americans over age 40 and Hispanics over the age of 60 have
ma is called acute-closure glaucoma, which occurs due to an abrupt and rapid increase of eye pressure. This is an emergency situation that requires prompt A less common type of glauco- care to prevent vision loss.
an increased risk. Those with thin corneas, which is the outer layer of the eye, also are at an elevated risk of developing glaucoma.
The effects of glaucoma cannot be reversed, but glaucoma can be caught early. Medications and lifestyle changes, like more frequent eye exams, can improve symptoms. Prescription eye drops can reduce the production of aqueous humor (fluid) in the eye and improve outflow of that fluid. Oral medications and surgery are other options as well.
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Visiting loved ones in assisted living facilities For many seniors, a day arrives in their lives when it is no longer safe or practical to live at home alone. Assisted living facilities can help seniors adjust to their new situations. Such facilities typically offer comfortable surroundings, caring staff and all the amenities of home. Although fellow residents can provide companionship and friendships can develop over the course of time, assisted living facility residents also enjoy regular visits from family and friends. Some people may feel anxious or awkward visiting assisted living facilities because it may shed light on the frailties or specialized needs of loved ones. This may be especially true if a loved one has a physical, neurological or mental
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Plan an excursion If you are able to take the resident off of the property, arrange to take them somewhere that would interest them. Do not plan too much, because you want the excursion to be fun, not taxing. Bring along items Gifts are not necessary, but photos, books, puzzles, or even keepsakes from home can serve as catalysts for wonderful conversations. Help the conversation along If a loved one has dementia, visits can be especially challenging. However, simply being present can be comforting for the person even if conversation is stilted. Be patient and positive.
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simple ways to eat healthier every day
Diets can be difficult to navigate. Since no two people are the same, a healthy diet that satisfies one person won’t necessarily satisfy another. Vegetarians might be perfectly happy without chicken or steak, while some people might shudder at the notion of never indulging in the occasional filet mignon.
added sugars, which the Harvard Medical School notes are found in many foods and can include honey, molasses and corn syrup, can increase a person’s risk for various conditions and diseases, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Fruit contains fibre that slows the absorption of natural sugars, but the body digests added sugars much more quickly, leading to an uptick in blood sugar levels that can ultimately contribute to diabetes. Added sugars can be found in a host of foods and beverages, including some that aren’t generally considered unhealthy, like bread, certain breakfast cereals and pasta sauces. When shopping, consumers should read nutrition labels and avoid products with excessive amounts of sugar.
While the most effective diets tend to be those that emphasize nutrition while still allowing individuals to indulge in some of their favourite dishes in moderation, the following are three ways that everyone, regardless of their personal preference, can eat healthy every day:
fruits and veggies into a diet. risk for certain diseases, inFor example, add a serving cluding cancer. of antioxidant-rich blueberries to your cereal bowl 3. Kick added sugars to the each morning. At dinner curb. time, allow vegetables to Avoiding added sugars is take up the most real estate another way anyone, regardon your plate. The Centers less of their food preferences, for Disease Control and Pre- can eat healthier every day. vention note that diets rich Healthy foods such as fruit in fruits and veggies can help contain natural sugars, and 1. Eat lots of whole-grain carpeople control their weight these don’t pose a threat bohydrates. and may even reduce their to overall health. However, Fad diets tend to paint carbs as the enemy, but various studies have shown just how integral carbohydrates, particularly whole-grain varieties, are to a healthy diet. One such study published in 2018 in the medical journal The Lancet Public Health found that diets that got between 50 and 55 per cent of their calories from plant-based carbohydrates like whole grains were associated with a lower risk of mortality than low-carb diets that favoured animal-derived protein sources. When buying carbs at the grocery store, shoppers can opt for wholegrain varieties, including Say hello to comfortable and well-fitting whole-grain pastas, brown rice and cereals. That won’t • Reline & Repairs require sacrificing flavour and makes for a simple way • Denture Over Implant to eat healthier every day. • Complete & Partial Dentures
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