4 ways to detect cataract

Cataract is basically a serious eye condition that can obstruct view and eventually cause blindness. One way to cure it is with surgery. Therefore, better detect cataracts before completely exposed. Cataracts usually occur due to aging of the eye lens. Here are some factors that can help you detect cataracts early
1. Blurred vision
There two important reasons that marks blurred vision. One is your glasses needs to be improved or the formation of cataracts in your eyes.
2. Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you should do a cataract check every 3 months. This is because blood sugar levels can affect the formation of cataracts in the eyes.
3. Age
Most of the people develop cataracts because of the age issue. Actually this is one of the most common eye problems in many seniors, Age group of 60’s and above are included in the high-risk category of cataracts.
4. Descent
Your family has a history of bad eye health? If a member of your family was affected by cataracts, you should be more careful because of the risk of suffering from the same problem. Inform your doctor about your family health history.
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Our eyes are very delicate organs, and we should plan routine eye exams whether or not we notice any problems.
An eye exam will not only pick up vision problems but also early signs of disease, which if left untreated may lead to serious problems. An eye exam can also detect a number of other underlying health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, brain tumors, etc.
By getting your eyes checked regularly, you’ll be able to keep them healthy your whole life. Neglect can be costly!
Drop in to any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location and schedule an eye exam.

Taking vitamins can cause cataract

Vitamins are basically healthy. However, if consumed in excess, vitamins can increase the risk of cataracts.

Researchers say excessive levels of vitamin E at least 60 percent trigger risk of cataracts. Vitamin C also increases the risk of blindness in the eye by 20 percent if taken too much.
Supplements of vitamins C and E had been thought capable of protecting the eyes from cataracts and blindness because they are rich in antioxidants. But if consumed excessively, the balance of protein in the eye is disrupted and causes disease.

As reported by the Daily Mail (25/02), the human body can not produce or store vitamin C. The source only comes from fruits and vegetables a total of 40 milligrams a day. Usefulness is to maintain healthy cells and accelerate healing.

Researchers also suggested that the public watch their vitamin supplements consumption. Do not let the tablets contain more than the daily advice from experts.

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It’s important to stay up to date on eye health information, especially because some eye conditions like Glaucoma and cataract.  As an adult, you might ask yourself, “Why get an eye exam?” Getting an annual eye exam can easily be forgotten, especially with work, family and other obligations.  Make sure you set a reminder in your smartphone or pencil it in to your calendar to get a regular eye exam every year.

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Don’t let Glaucoma disrupt your vision

Glaucoma is a menace that may lead to a permanent loss of eyesight, and a person may not even know when the symptoms actually began.
Glaucoma is a disorder that damages the optic nerve of the eye and may lead to permanent loss of eyesight.

While in some people, the disease shows with symptoms like redness in eyes, pain and blurry vision, appearance of halos around lights, nausea and vomiting, the more common variety of glaucoma is the silent type (Chronic Open angle Glaucoma) in which the patient is totally asymptomatic and is even unaware of his gradual loss of vision.

As the World Glaucoma Week is observed internationally from March 10 to 16, doctors are urging people to keep a tab on the condition of their eyes and get periodical check-ups done.

Besides the regular eye check-up for vision, what a person needs to get done is a comprehensive eye examination as well.


Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases characterized by damage to the optic nerve. A healthy eye produces a fluid, called aqueous humor, at the same rate at which it drains. High pressure occurs when the drainage system is blocked and the fluid cannot exit at a normal rate. Unlike a ball or a balloon, the eye cannot relieve pressure by springing a leak and "deflating" when pressure is too high. The high eye pressure instead keeps building and pushing against the optic nerve which is responsible for vision. The extreme pressure can permanently damage the nerve fibers leading to loss of vision.


Since few glaucoma patients experience its symptoms from the beginning, early detection of the disease is generally difficult. Doctors suggest that the only way to prevent this blinding disease is a regular and through check-up of the eyes.


Since reversing the disease is not possible, the doctors say that one should not wait for these symptoms to crop up to get a check-up done. Small efforts like getting a thorough check-up done every time you change your spectacles can make a big difference in early detection of the disease and save you from its catastrophic effects.

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From time to time, 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore offers Orlando residents free glaucoma screening to encourage healthy vision and eye habits.

Come down to any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location with your family and make sure everyone has an eye exam with one of our independent in-house optometrists. Make it a priority to have your eyes examined every year so that you don’t run the risk of losing your sight to Glaucoma.

“The World is a Wonder to See Every Day, So Don’t Let Glaucoma Get in the Way.” If you’re interested in learning more about World Glaucoma Day and want to get involved, like their Facebook Page and visit their website.

Protect Your Eyes From Computer Radiation

Eye fatigue is often experienced by many people when they are using computers every day. Staring at a computer constantly can make eyes dry, especially in rooms with air conditioning.
Researchers have found an easy way to cope with tired eyes from too long looking at a computer, which they call a ‘20-20-20-20’ strategy, as reported by the Daily Mail.

The trick is to blink 20 times for 20 minutes. Then keep the view of the computer for 20 seconds and focus the view on an object that is 20 feet or about six feet.

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is characterized by dry eyes and fatigue, headache, stiff neck and muscle. This is usually a temporary problem, but it can be very annoying when it happens every day.
Those with the highest risk are people who spend more than three hours in front of a computer. CVS can be very annoying and painful, as well as making myopic eyes.

People who spend a lot of time in front of the computer are at risk. However, a higher risk is in employees, because currently most offices have air conditioning, which make the room dry and cold. Air conditioning that is comfortable for the body, has a negative effect on the eyes.
All the people who spend a lot of time in front of computers, especially employees sh
ould use these 20-20-20-20 strategies every day. Using eye drops before work is also recommended, but it’s better if you frequently look away from the computer.

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Taking good care of your eyes is extremely important, so if you’re experiencing an eye problem  that lasts more than seven days, results in your eye being permanently shut, moves into your entire face, causes redness, contact your Optometrist right away.  Please feel free to contact our in-house 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore Optometrist who will be more than happy to see you as soon as possible.

Foods that can keep your eyes healthy

Research by the National Eye Institute (NEI) has shown that high levels of antioxidants and zinc, in the form of a nutritional supplement tablet, reduced the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). “AMD is the leading cause of blindness in older adults”. “You are what you eat; it’s trite but it’s true. It’s been shown that certain habits like eating a high-fat diet are associated with, but not causative, in AMD,”

Seeing well when moving from light to dark declines with age.

The American Optometric Association Health and Nutrition Committee, has developed a list of specific foods and nutrients that have been found to be beneficial to eye health.

• Fruits and vegetables – Vitamin C can help minimize cataracts and AM

• Fleshy fish (tuna or salmon) and lean meats – Fatty acids protect against AM

• Red meats and whole grains – Zinc deficiency can lead to cataract

• Vegetable oil – Vitamin E can slow progression of AM

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Consult with an optometrist for evaluation of any ophthalmic problems so that possible solutions can be reviewed.

We hope this article has inspired you to visit your local optometrist. Your vision is priceless and a thirty minute appointment once a year is certainly something you should be able to commit too. Getting your eyes tested regularly will help you stay on top of your general health, eye diseases and even headaches!
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