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Have you ever searched “eyecare” online? If so, you likely found three different terms for professionals who deliver such care: optometrist, ophthalmologist and optician. 

People often say, “The eyes are the window to the soul,” but did you know that your eyes provide powerful insight into your overall health? 

As we age, our vision naturally starts to decline. This can make everyday tasks difficult, especially for seniors with low vision.

Have you ever heard of trichiasis? If no, you’re not alone. It's a condition affecting eyelashes, which can cause a number of symptoms, like eye irritation, redness and even vision loss. 

Macular degeneration is a common eye disease that causes vision loss in older adults. It occurs when the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine details, begins to deteriorate. 

Diabetes is a serious disease that can affect many parts of your body, including your eyes. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States. 

(BPT) - Imagine living for years, sometimes decades, with debilitating eye symptoms that not only affect your day-to-day activities, but often get written off or misdiagnosed by doctors. 

Habits that support a healthy lifestyle come in many forms, like eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and keeping an eye on blood pressure and cholesterol levels. 

They say your eyes are the window to your soul, but they can also tell a lot about your overall health. 

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that you have an annual or biennial eye exam if you are over 65 years old

Prolonged unprotected exposure can lead to photokeratitis, a sunburn on your eye that can cause temporary blindness or blotchy vision, cataracts and worsen glaucoma.

A cataract is the clouding of the lens, due to the protein that makes up the lens behind the eye beginning to change in structure, thus getting in the way of normal clarity of your vision.