Keeping an Eye on Eye Health as You Age
August 31, 2022
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As we age, our body and our health inevitably starts to change. Our eyes are no exception. With September being Healthy Aging Month, we want
As we age, our body and our health inevitably starts to change. Our eyes are no exception. With September being Healthy Aging Month, we want
Based on the specific coverage offered by the plans, both FSAs and HSAs will cover the costs of eye care services, such as exams, eyeglasses, and surgery.
Optometrists treat eye conditions, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts.
Over 24.4 million Americans age 40 years and older suffer from cataracts. More than half the population will have at least one cataract by the age of 80.
Cataracts happen when the lens of your eye clouds over, often becoming frosted like a steamed-up windowpane or even yellow.
Over 24.4 million Americans 40 years of age and older are affected by cataracts, and prevalence continues to rise with age.
Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens that can seriously affect your sight, causing dull, cloudy vision. While early cataract symptoms can often by mitigated by noninvasive interventions, most people eventually need more help. Here’s what you need to know about your cataract surgery options.
Cataract treatment is available, and it usually takes the form of an artificial intraocular lens implant, or IOLs.
Cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens of the eye and replacing it with an intraocular lens implant (IOL).
Learn more about cataracts and IOLs during Cataract Awareness Month.
Current forecasts call for winter weather overnight in the Peoria area. Please check Illinois Eye Center’s website for the latest information on closures or delayed opening that may impact your appointment on Friday January 10. If you prefer to request a reschedule of your appointment now, please use the link below.