Baby Boomers have taken the fear, the stigma out of aging. There has never been a time where aging has actually become fun, become a time to enjoy life and family to the fullest.

I know of a retired couple that will be sailing around the world for 4 years

But, we still can’t ignore our health, and that includes our vision / eye health. Here are 6 tips and facts to get you thinking about your vision care.

And, just as you exercise your body, take vitamins for your body, you can do the same for your eyes!

1 OK, so you say your eyes are fine, no problems, no issues, so why go to an eye doctor?

But, just think about this: There are eye diseases that have no symptoms and can only be detected at the beginning stages by your eye doctor. Eye exams need to be a part of your total health care. Your eyes are more than a window into your soul, they are a window into your health condition too.

2 One day, you notice that there seems to be a blind spot right in the middle of your vision. Do you think you need to see your eye doctor?

Absolutely, YES! You do need to call and see your eye doctor right away. A blur, or smudge or blind spot in the center of your vision could mean macular degeneration. This is serious, don’t fool around with this symptom!
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