Rising Number of Older Americans at Risk of Vision Loss

THURSDAY, March 12, 2020 -- As the population ages, millions of older Americans are at risk of losing their sight, a new study warns.

Between 2002 and 2017, the number at high risk for vision loss rose from 65 million to 93 million, according to federal health data.

Could ED Drugs Threaten Men's Vision?

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2020 -- Viagra can salvage a man's sex life, but in rare cases it may temporarily steal his sight.

Researchers report that some men who took sildenafil -- the generic form of the impotence drug -- suffered from vision problems, including a kind of color blindness that could take weeks to resolve.

Many Seniors Think They See Better Than They Actually Do

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2020 -- Many older people could improve their vision by getting glasses or a new prescription, a new study suggests.

Swedish researchers assessed 1,200 70-year-olds and found that most were content with their eyesight, but many overestimated how well they actually see.

With Macular Degeneration, 1 Missed Visit to Eye Doc Can Mean Vision Loss

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2020 -- Missing just one eye doctor appointment can result in vision loss in older adults with macular degeneration, a new study warns.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the elderly, and these findings show the need for patients to keep all scheduled appointments with an ophthalmologist, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine researchers said.

Many Americans in the Dark About Eye Health

SUNDAY, Jan. 26, 2020 -- Though good vision is critical, a new survey finds that most folks fall short when it comes to knowledge about eye diseases.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) commissioned the online survey of more than 3,500 U.S. adults aged 18 and older.