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Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40. They are also the principal cause of blindness in the world. Fifty percent of all Americans will develop cataracts by the age of 80. What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens and …
Read More Cataract Awareness Month – Get the Facts!According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), occupational therapy helps people participate in everyday activities. “Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.” Occupational Therapy and …
Read More What is Occupational Therapy?As you age, your eyes and vision change. The pupil reduces in size, muscles weaken, and the lens starts to stiffen which may cause blurred vision or trouble focusing. The reduced pupil size and the weakened eye muscles allow less light in and you may notice a need for increased or focused lighting. Glare sensitivity …
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