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* Members * Members Log In / Create an Account Choose Language * * * Search * FIND A DOCTOR * BENEFITS * OFFERS * EYEWEAR AND WELLNESS * PLAN OPTIONS * SHOP Eyewear and Wellness Eye Health and Wellness 4 Health Conditions Can Lead to Vision Loss EYE HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOUR HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO VISION LOSS We all know eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep are all essential for staying healthy. Another important part? Routine doctor exams—including eye exams. Combined, taking care of yourself and having annual exams can help ensure you age well. They can even help you protect your vision. Did you know the leading causes of blindness and low vision in the United States are age-related eye diseases including age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma? Diabetic retinopathy makes up the fourth most common health condition that can impact your vision. Early detection of these diseases is essential to preserving your vision for as long as possible. All of these diseases have no early symptoms, however, early signs can be detected by an eye doctor, which is why having your eyes checked each year is essential. We’ll take a look at these four diseases and what you can do to protect your eyes now. 1. DIABETIC RETINOPATHY If you have diabetes, you may be at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. This disease occurs when blood vessels in the retina become damaged. High blood sugar levels can cause this progressive damage, ultimately impacting your vision. While there are no early signs of diabetic retinopathy, symptoms noticed in later stages include: * Blurry vision * Increased “floaters” * Poor night vision * Blank areas in your field of vision * Colors appear washed out or faded If you have diabetes, keeping your blood sugar levels stable can help protect retinal blood vessels and preserve your vision. 2. CATARACTS Cataracts occur when the eye’s lens becomes cloudy. Most people over the age of 60 have some clouding of their lenses. However, they may not notice them until years later when the cataract has developed, and their vision becomes impacted. As cataracts start to progress, you may notice symptoms such as: * Blurry or dim vision * Trouble seeing at night * Distorted vision * Light sensitivity * Seeing colors as faded or with a yellow hue Your eye doctor will watch for early signs of cataracts. If they notice them, they can provide tips to help you slow down their development. 3. GLAUCOMA You’ve likely heard the term “glaucoma,” but what exactly is it? Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve in the eye. This damage can result in vision loss and even blindness. While there are no early signs of glaucoma, your eye doctor can watch for early signs during an eye exam. As the disease progresses, you may notice: * Blurry or wavy vision * Loss of central vision Vision loss caused by glaucoma cannot be restored. Early detection and treatment of glaucoma is critical to preserving your vision as long as possible. Your eye doctor will watch for early signs of the disease during your eye exam. If detected, they’ll work with you to manage and slow symptoms. 4. MACULAR DEGENERATION The macula is a small area in your retina that captures detailed information, such as color and contrast perception. As we age, the macula can begin to deteriorate, causing the macula to not receive images correctly, ultimately impacting our vision. This is called age related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD has no signs in its early stages, as your vision isn’t immediately impacted. Left untreated, however, the disease can progress, and you may start to notice: * Wavy or blurred vision * Distorted vision * Difficulty reading While AMD cannot completely be prevented, you can lower your risk by keeping your blood pressure in check, protecting your eyes from UV rays exposure, eating a healthy diet, and not smoking. THE EYE EXAM CONNECTION While all of these diseases eventually impact vision and have no early warning signs, they all have one more thing in common: your eye doctor can detect signs of these conditions early. In fact, eye doctors can detect signs of more than 270 health conditions through an eye exam, making them an essential part of your healthcare team and helping you preserve your vision for as long as possible. If it’s been a while since your last eye exam, be sure to schedule an exam with a VSP network doctor near you. NEED VISION COVERAGE? 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