How Contact Lenses Affect Your Eye Health

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 September 4





Over 30 million Americans wear contact lenses, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. While they provide all sorts of benefits, from allowing us to show off our beautiful eyelashes to exercising without the hassle of frames, they can also be real drains on our eyes.

Contact lens wearers require additional lubrication to comfortably and safely accommodate these “foreign objects,”  and oftentimes, our eyes can’t produce the necessary amount of tears. This can lead to a common problem, known as dry eye, which is characterized by itchy or scratchy feelings in the eyes, redness, blurred vision, and excess watering, which means your eyes are responding to discomfort.
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Why Your Eyes Are Dry

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 June 5





Are you one of the 40% of Americans who suffer from occasional dry eye?

At one point or another, you’ve probably experienced a symptom of dry eyes, a common condition in which the tear ducts don’t produce sufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eyes.

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Normal and healthy eyes constantly bathe themselves in tears, which  help protect against eye infections, wash away foreign matter in the eye, and keep the eye surface smooth and clear.

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Why Your Vision Deteriorates After 40

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 May 21





If you’re one of the 40 percent of drivers over 40 who are uncomfortable driving at night, maybe it’s time you understood the causes of your worsening vision.

Night driving at can be particularly hazardous as we age, the result of shrinking pupils that don’t dilate in the dark as much as they once did, thereby reducing the amount of light entering the eyes. The cornea and lens also become less clear, causing light to scatter inside the eye and increasing glare, which make it harder to read reflective road signs and other critical markings.

These changes occur gradually, so many of us may not notice them until they affect our vision.  We spoke with Dr. Stuart Richer, a Chicago optometrist, to shed more light on the subject.

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Are YOU Comfortable Driving At Night?

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 April 19





Driving at night can be risky for drivers over 40. Take this quiz below to see if YOU should rethink the way you drive after the sun goes down.

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Win A Supplement To Enhance Your Eye Health

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 March 4





40% of those over 40 feel uncomfortable driving at night. Are you one of them?

Driving at night, especially when it’s raining, can be particularly hazardous for drivers over 40 with vision problems. Changes to our eyes occur gradually, over many years, and we may not even notice them until the cumulative effect kicks in and our vision isn’t what it used to be.

As we age, our pupils shrink and don’t dilate as much in the dark, which reduces the amount of light entering our eyes. This can even make it seem as if we’re wearing dark sunglasses at night.

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7 Ways To Protect and Preserve Your Precious Eyesight

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 February 18





This post is sponsored by EyePromise. Tremendous thanks for supporting FabOverFifty!

While you’re probably determined to keep everything from your bones to your heart healthy…

…chances are you’re not doing enough to ensure that your eyes stay strong. Since they’re pretty valuable assets, it pays to follow these seven valuable tips and keep your sight sharp.

1. Watch what you’re eating

The saying “you are what you eat” applies to your eyes, too! Nutrients including vitamins A, C & E, omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, and zeaxanthin can help support overall eye health and reduce your risk for being inflicted with eye-related diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Make sure your diet is rich in:

  • Leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, and collard greens
  • Oily fish, including salmon and tuna
  • High-protein non-meat foods, such as eggs, nuts, and beans
  • Colorful fruits, including oranges, cantaloupe, and strawberries

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What You Really Need to Know About Driving At Night

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 January 20





This post is sponsored by EyePromise.

Why YOU probably feel uncomfortable driving at night

Many of us would prefer not to drive at night because our vision just isn’t what it used to be. Changes to our eyes occur gradually, over many years, and we may not even notice them until the cumulative effect kicks in and our vision isn’t what it used to be.

Driving at night, especially when it’s raining,
can be particularly hazardous when drivers
over 40 have vision problems.

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