Blurry vision triggers this DEADLY disease?!

For many folks, the days of having crystal clear, 20/20 vision are long gone.

Maybe the TV is getting a little blurry… or you’re having a hard time reading the fine print on menus and seeing road signs at a distance.

Now, regardless of the current state of your vision, it is important to always take care of your eyes.

After all, neglecting your eyes can lead to serious complications, like cataracts and glaucoma.

And, according to one study, poor eyesight (and poor eye health) can lead to a MUCH more dangerous disease…

A study published in the journal Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research says that older adults with vision loss are significantly more likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment—including DEMENTIA!

The study found that folks with both near and far vision loss were more likely to develop dementia than those without vision issues.

The study did also note that deteriorating vision is not a guarantee of developing dementia, but it does appear to put older adults at a much greater risk of developing this life-shattering brain disease.

But there is good news.

The single best thing you can do for your eye health is to see regularly see your eye doctor. Getting eye exams can help identify if you or a loved one is at risk of cataracts, glaucoma, and even macular degeneration—all of which can significantly hurt your vision.

Your eye doctor can work with you to help develop a plan to keep your eyes healthy.

Your eyes could also benefit from vitamin B1. Studies have shown that vitamin B1 (aka thiamine) can reduce your risk of developing cataracts, and it helps treats an inflammatory condition of the eyes called uveitis—which can lead to blindness if untreated.

Vitamin B1 can be found at most health food stores or vitamin retailers, usually for less than $10 per bottle.

To the importance of eye health,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Medical Xpress. “Partially sighted may be at higher risk of dementia.” https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-04-partially-sighted-higher-dementia.html

York Morris, Susan. “Can Supplements Improve Eye Health and Vision?” https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-health/eye-health-supplements