How Your Eyeball Ages & How to Slow it Down

Learn how your eyes age and the most common eye diseases that cause vision loss. We also review updated research on how to prevent and slow down these sight-threatening conditions.
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Dr. Allen reviews how our eyeballs and eyesight change as we age. Discover the intriguing process of how your eyeball ages and gain valuable insights on how to effectively slow down this natural progression. As we age, our eyes undergo various changes that can affect our vision and overall eye health. In this recorded livestream, we uncover the factors responsible for these transformations and explore the solutions to combat them. Join us as we explore the key contributors to aging eyes, such as decreased flexibility of the lens, reduced tear production, and changes to our visual processing speed. With a clearer understanding of these mechanisms, we can begin to unveil the secrets to maintaining youthful eye health for longer.
From adopting healthier lifestyle habits to incorporating specific exercises and dietary adjustments, you'll gain practical advice to keep your eyes looking and feeling younger. Discover the importance of regular eye exams and how they can help detect any potential eye conditions early on. We'll also delve into the latest breakthroughs in eye care technology and explore how these innovations can significantly enhance your eye health and delay the aging process. Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself with practical knowledge that can make a significant difference in your eye health and overall well-being.
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[@sheila7814]

My eyes were going through the normal aging stages, then I started exercising more, walking, got rid of sugar, processed foods and white flour. Then I started taking turmeric (with black pepper and olive oil) for my arthritis. My Osteoarthritis left me! It was wonderful. I went to see my eye dr because my yearly was due. He asked me how I made my eyes go back to 20/20. I told him what i had been doing. He changed my glasses because my eyes got better. Then three weeks later, I had a double mastectomy because I had breast cancer. After the anesthesia….. my vision got way worse. It was worse than before I had started to take care of myself. For 6 months now, my vision is still bad even though I am still trying to do the things I did before the surgery. Am sad about the set back in my vision, but at least I got rid of the cancer. Best wishes to you all. OH, an I am also now taking anastrazole because of the cancer. I think the deterioration has been caused by this drug….. which STEALS all the estrogen in your body. ❤

[@ShivRaj-wh9fk]

Take care - keep up the good practice.

[@KatrenaS]

I was just on this same med for breast cancer…diagnosed June 2023….2 surgeries and radiation….then started anastrozole…took it for two months, and my joints in my hands and legs became so painful and swollen I was unable to cross my legs to sit, unable to skateboard, difficulty making a fist due to swollen fingers, etc etc….then I developed a ‘floater’ in my eye…..the doc gave me a new med to try….I am picking it up tomorrow….best wishes to you (and me❤) as we work on thriving after breast cancer ❤🙏🌻 I am now taking AReds2 vitamins for my eyes 🤞🏻

[@lovesdogs8616]

Well you have a few victories under your belt. I would stop taking that medicine , if they got the cancer you’re good, you need to rebuild your body and sadly most medines do the opposite, maybe oral NAC a would be great choice.God bless.

[@Di-sg6mv]

Silly question, why can’t someone else do a study to confirm as to whether or not the NAC drops actually work? Use the recommended dosage on the box/dropper bottle, set a time frame, and go from there. I know it is costly, however, instead of knocking it (not you doc), do your own research to prove the drops effectiveness, or lack of. Too many nay sayers out there.

[@janice369]

Well if it steals all the estrogen take Premarin 1.25!mg!! You do have an option. I went into surgical menopause starting at 21. 23 & by 24 I had no female parts left. I had NO choice or I'd be dead. There's nothing wrong with HRT. Just turned 61, haven't had a single problem with it. It's helped me feel human. Esp now with hypothyroidism insane dryness. I hope you can go off that drug that's hurting your vision.. I was just put on hydroqualiiquine for multiple arthritises ridiculous bone pain which can destroy retinas. After I'm already at risk for wet Macular Degeneration. All bcuz these idiots refuse to prescribe pain meds. They'd rather I go blind & be in wheelchair. I will NEVER exist that way!!! I learned after I took a few. I'm off then. That particular drug once damage starts continues, even if you stop taking the drug. This woman knew my blindness risk already!!!! To say I'm angry is an understatement!!

[@freespirit6209]

Summary from Dr Eye Health of his tips: "Eat healthy (a traditional mediteranean diet is still best for the eyes based on current research). 2. Don't smoke, 3. Wear hats and sunglasses when in the sun 4. Moisturize the skin of the face and talk to your dermatologist if you can delay skin sagging/changes to the eyelids. 5. Research on eye vitamins to delay cataracts is mixed, lutein may be of benefit. 6. If you ever develop macular degeneration, eye vitamins are frequently recommended, lutein may be a safe and great option to help reduce risk. 7. Small studies have supported astaxanthin as helping reduce eye fatigue in adults 40+." Thank you Sir!

[@savitrivinayagampillai3139]

L😊😊😊

[@paulinestuart2480]

After have cataract removed from both eyes I am still have floaters not all the time How can I get rid of it After

[@clairelegault7046]

I agree

[@notimetodienttd1115]

Try organic premium Castor Oil too 🤗

[@user-hq4jz6lc9d]

@@paulinestuart2480 He and many others have videos about floaters. They're good.

[@germainekos]

Thank you for your brilliant help. I live in France and am over 70 and still don’t need cataract surgery. Your advice will help me have even healthier eyes MERCI BEAUCOUP

[@louiseetherson1455]

Thanks Doc, what a lovely young man you are helping all us oldies ha, what bummer getting old eh, but fresh food, exercise, humour and keeping slim seems to help it all. Big hugs from London, England, nite doc.

[@user-mi3zk5ie9s]

I listen to a lot of podcasts. I tend to question people's credentials when I first listen. But credentials do not necessarily mean the podcaster is focused on presenting good information. I am very impressed with Joseph Allen with his research orientation and that he is not out there to sell products. He makes me think of Dr. Mirkin who was also geared to do lots of research on new and current studies and getting the information out. Like Mirkin, Dr. Allen is very discerning about what he promotes. He's the real thing. Thank you Dr. Allen.

[@annlopinto2797]

I was diagnosed with AMD at 64 n stopped taking AREDS caused headaches began eating healthier n now 70 so far so good! Praying my eyes stay healthy 🙏

[@florencehabwe468]

😅

[@sharonatl]

Astaxathin is awesome supplements for your eyes , skin and other thing I notice if I run out of it my vision is worse

[@sandyheredia5458]

Wow! I’ve learned so much about our eyes today. Thank you Dr. Allen

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susanreddy5087]

Thank You Dr J.J.Allen for all your explanations on eye health really appreciate you. Blessings and love from South Africa ❤️

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you!! 🙌

[@AV-gu3cu]

God bless you Dr. Allen … love your show!

[@andwoe1752]

It would have been useful to mention that laser eye surgery causes earlier cataracts, according to studies, 10-15 years earlier than those who did not have lasik! This is something everyone considering these eye surgeries should know.

[@Di-sg6mv]

Wish I’d known 10 yrs. ago when I had LASIK Surgery done…

[@marymacdonald2379]

There is another impact for eyes from lasic surgery: the ridges on your cornea surface will make it impossible to achieve 20/20 distance vision with replacement lens for cataracts.

[@bebiramsarran2115]

Thank you for your time you take to share your experience

[@benbrown8258]

Fantastic 1st 40 minutes looking forward to hearing the Q&A tomorrow! Not fun fact - I use to think having a few spinach leaves with my meals fulfilled my dietary needs for dark leafy greens. I'm realizing when several servings of fruits and vegetables are suggested daily it takes the full amount to obtain the necessary amount to have a positive impact. At least going forward I can aim for that.

[@virginiasanmiguel9930]

Thank u, for the great advice. ??? I’m 64 n have had macular degeneration for 10 yrs or better. I’m not getting the eye ball injections because I felt it wasn’t helping n I had to quit my job due to problems seeing at night. When I left in the morning for work it was dark n depending on season it was dark in the evening. I have actually driven on the wrong side of road because I was not able to see at night. I figured it was time to retire to avoid an accident. Now I’m devastated because I may not be able to renew license. Praying for a miracle 🙏🏻🙏🏻?????????????

[@michelleaucklandnz5089]

I had strabismus surgery in both eyes. I developed mild Astigmatism in both eyes after the surgeries. I wish I never had the surgeries. I noticed I slept on my sides makes my vision worse , so I did eye exercises and long distance ones and slept on my back. Lucky it came back how it was before. I also noticed I did under eye exercises too much and now affected my vision worse of reading. So hopefully will come better again. Don’t strain the muscles in your eyes or have the strabismus surgeries if u need to. Vision is so important!

[@nirmalasolanki4667]

Thanks for updating 🙏 Dr. AMEN

[@catmandriver3297]

I always learn something great watching your information videos!! You are so smart!! Thank you!! You are helping many & I only hope more youth could learn from you what we didn't know in our younger days!!! I have had so many eye issues... from glasses in my teens, lasik in my 30s, cataracts in my 50s, now to floaters, extreme dry eye & back to glasses & soon the dreaded bi-focals!

[@norawong7767]

I have been wearing progressive lens glasses for more than 10 years, and it’s been really helpful to be able to see far and close with the same pair of glasses . The only bad thing is that they cost more. For prolonged reading I then wear reading glasses.

[@annahaakaloba2015]

Viewing you from Zambia. Thanks for the video

[@crystaltafoya3787]

Your videos are amazing and help me know more on my issues. I hope u never stop educating on eyes problems.

[@zees553]

Your blue eyes...so stunning , doc

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

thanks for noticing!

[@zees553]

😍😍😍

[@vernesemillington2583]

I agree, Doc has beautiful eyes

[@carolgreen-williams8148]

Question What else do u suggest in getting rid of floaters ?

[@sharonatl]

I think he may have colored contacts

[@flxtuoh3327]

Excellent presentation... as extensive as it is comprehensive & educative...even enjoyable.. .thanks.

[@colombard140]

❤❤❤❤ As a consultant physician for over 45 years, I find that there is no information in the medical literature on why floaters of microscopic size can be visualized by the eye. In the past I have a number of floaters which are obviously fungal cells. I could even see the nuclei, the cell membranes, the septal walls, the cell walls, vacuoles and even the Golgi apparatus in these cells....these I can normally see under a microscope with a magnification of hundreds of times! 😊 I feel that microscopic floaters can be clearly seen only in myopic eyes where the focal point is in front of the retina. When a microscopic floater is at or between the focal point and the retina, the image can be magnified hundreds of times and thus can be seen by the eye just like a microcopicic image.

[@notimetodienttd1115]

Wow..I just learnt something new about these microscopic floaters..So intriguing! One Q - If they are fungal cells, does that mean our body has too much fungus?

[@colombard140]

Anyway 90% of all the living cells in the human body are bacteria, viruses, fungi etc i.e. humans are made up of mainly germs! 😂

[@suhrrog]

Hi Dr. Joseph, thanks for the interesting presentation. I'm 70 years young, and four years ago my eye doctor told me I had cataracts in both eyes. She said it wasn't required to pass the DMV eye test here in Indiana to get them replaced; I would be still legal to drive like this. I waited for another year, but then I told her that, even though I was still legal, I wasn't feeling safe out on the road, because the cataract impaired my peripheral vision too much. She replace my left lens, and the result was that great, that a three months later I had her do the other one as well. I do need reading glasses (I use the wide angle progressive lenses for driving now, so I can see the instruments, and see clearly in the distance,) and I asked for a prescription for special glasses for my work. (I use computers for work and the screens are about one meter (3 feet) from my eyes). For a few years, I was very uncomfortable driving, especially at night, because of the cataracts. I think doctors should recommend intraocular lenses earlier, and insurance companies should cover the cost. I don't understand how and why the DMV's can let us legally drive like this. Now I can function effectively, on the road, and at work, and I have much better vision than for many years, maybe since age 50-55. The intraocular lenses are great and I have no discomfort whatsoever!

[@notimetodienttd1115]

Wow. That's very informative and giving us some hope. Thankyou for sharing 🤗

[@elizabethwangui4805]

Thank you for good education on eyes, blessings.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

And same to you! Thanks

[@nahidabazzi]

Thank you for your useful information and effort.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

So nice of you! Thanks for watching!

[@gregorywilliams5541]

Wow that was very educationally!!! Thank you very much 😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You're very welcome! Glad to hear you got value out of it!

[@shaffinaroberts4087]

Hi from Ontario, Canada. Your program is very is very informative and engaging, thank you so much.

[@sandrag8656]

Hi from Germany ❤ I'm 55 female, lost a lot of vision first only near and simce some years also far troughout the last 10 years. Also dry eyes in the night. Befor I didn't need glasses and had no problems with my eyes. Excited to watch if I can do sth. about it.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hope the content helps! Sorry to hear you have struggled more with your vision over the years.

[@mariejusma1126]

Hello, thank you so much for all the information you provided me about eyes in general. I am watching from Miami, Florida. Thanks again.

[@kkevinj1]

Nice video, I fixed my vision issues by running on animal fat instead of carbs. Soon as I eat processed garbage a few days, I need eyedrops again, Incredible how the tear film helps reading in my 50s, I guess the fat helps the lipid layer of the tear film.

[@ianstuart5660]

100 true for so many I've talked to as well. But, folks want drops and meds instead of changing their diets!....😢😢

[@nzimbilef766]

What do you mean running on animal fat. What do you eat just fatty grass fed meat and veg and your eyes got better?

[@ianstuart5660]

@nzimbilef766 All types of meats, eggs, fish, seafoods, and dairy. Only tiny bits of fruit and veg!

[@nzimbilef766]

@@ianstuart5660 my diet is about 80% good: grass fed ground lamb or gr beef ,canned Alaskan salmon, eggs,nut butter, bean soups, veg maybe one or 2 fruit a day. The bad is 2 slices bread a day , a few cookies ,ice-cream or cake . But lab results are good. My triglycerides are very low -50. According to what I've read , low triglycerides is a good indicator for low heart disease.

[@kkevinj1]

@@nzimbilef766 much better, I mainly use fat for energy instead of carbs

[@annlopinto2797]

Thank you very knowledgeable info

[@h.brewster3289]

I am watching from the state of Trinidad very good program keep up the good work

[@julietareyataza407]

Thank you, Father.

[@GriffinTanner-gn7uh]

Thanks for sharing I appreciate your kindness

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Cheers

[@JadaShaker]

Hi Dr,I m writing from Egypt . Thank you for your informative info

[@fredrickkatoba3070]

Thank you, I'm listening to your lovely program about eyes.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for listening! Let me know if there is another topic you would like to learn more about!

[@davidnorris4501]

Thank you so much I am 73year/old. You video is so educational. I want to always continue on your subscription. Norris G. David

[@lauramicks9634]

One eye near sight ,other far sight. Thank you for sharing this information ❤

[@jamesmcorby1697]

Thank You !!!

[@nahidabazzi]

Am watching you from Lebanon.

[@josephvida1439]

I also had Lyme and covid when I got NAION OD in my right eye...My retina doctor said blood clot but Will's Eye Hospital said Naion...Oh, tinnitus in my right ear as well as hearing my pulse in my right ear...I am a freaking mess...

[@peggysmyth6110]

Hello from northern California in the Sierra foothills. I appreciate the information you provide.

[@xrysaloizou2536]

Also my eyes watering thanks

[@tinaandresblog9255]

Thanks very informative.

[@tinaandresblog9255]

What does it mean when you see a shadow of your eye lid

[@pobrien864]

Listening from Charlotte NC. Have been experiencing dry eye for the last few years and just developed some floaters 3 days ago.

[@Enoch940]

Eat pine apple . Half one each day. Eat core as well. 3 months.

[@pobrien864]

@@Enoch940 well that won’t work because it will spike my blood sugar which I cannot afford.

[@kathiesimons9870]

Hi Kathie from Vanuatu, Pacific Region. Thks for all information on the eye

[@sandrablake2362]

Watching from San Diego Ca.

[@frederickabernard6194]

I am in Jamaica thank you for the enligjtenment ❤

[@aprilgilmour7321]

Watching from Canada 🇨🇦

[@johnyabdiasgonzalez6489]

Wow I learned more today than with my eye doctor of 10 years! My issue now is trying to get use to the damn bifocal and my eyes get tired faster while wearing them !😭

[@coraleigh9661]

I can’t tolerate bifocals either. I get multi focal, more $$ but a lot more comfortable

[@ExcitedFencers-yw2cn]

I am a jamaican living in the island i am age 66 a few years ago i endup with. Glaucoma so i am slowy losting my eyes viction my name is polly and you are doing a good work thank godbless you

[@DeeDee-pt8tb]

Are you able to get fennel seeds? If so research it. Good luck!

[@Enoch940]

Shame Polly. Fight and pray for your eyes.

[@andreagibson7355]

Very helpful video. Is there anything that would help slow the eyes from receding into the head as we age? I was wondering why as we age our eyes get smaller and found that they recede. Once I hit 75 I started noticing it happening and I am not ready to look my age. What can I do? My brain thinks I am still 50.

[@anthonyhiggs2247]

Nice HEADS UP review thanks

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

No problem 👍 thanks for watching

[@camillal7302]

I was born with cataract in one eye and later developed glaucoma in that same eye in my late teens, resulting in complete blindness in that eye. The other is fine, just some nearsightedness.

[@kaluleader6653]

❤

[@erindowling8540]

Castor Oil helps get rid of cataracts. Has to be organic, cold pressed, hexon free, in a dark glass bottle

[@abc_cba]

I wished if you added timestamps and topics so that people like me could take notes.

[@jeanrogers2662]

Watching from Barbados.

[@myrnanortado3679]

watching from Philippines , Have a good day😊

[@triphan4271]

Thanks!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wow thank you! Appreciate your super!

[@jnewman1718]

Hi doc, knowing how busy you are, here's a short but important question for me or even many of your followers. Can you still do vision therapy after cataract surgery? The reason I ask is that we need to be able to focus near and far quickly during vision therapy, but if I decide to select monofocal IOL, then I can either see far or near depending on whether the IOLs are set to distance or near. You can just reply with Yes or No. But if you can expand the answer a little, that will be better and much appreciated. TIA.

[@lucinda8802]

I would love to see a video on Chromatic aberration and need for a higher abbe value needing plastic lenses due to sensitivity to polycarbonate, high index lenses, etc. You see yellow lines or fish bowl effect in any lenses that aren't plastic.

[@anniegabriel4002]

They do work! I worked for a company that sold them. People who took them over several months had great results. Early cataracts and floaters reversed. Great genuine testimonials. Pharmaceutical industry see things like this as competition and don't like it!

[@batchonotay7272]

Watching from London. UK.

[@user-vc5ws8ss4x]

I'm watching from Trinidad

[@KasKade7]

There was a 118 year old nun. That needed no glasses till age 103. She was tested periodically. So between age 103-111 she used glasses. But after that she was unfortunately practically blind between 111-118. Does show what the human body is capable off. But ofcourse a complete outlier and one of the oldest people ever verified.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That's incredible! The oldest patient I have seen was 105!

[@user-xc8jo4up8p]

Watching from Philippines

[@gaitawachira4534]

Helpful info. John Nairobi kenya

[@annmarierichardson2168]

Good night I'm listening from Jamaica

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thanks for watching! I did a mission trip to Jamaica a few years ago. Hope to visit again

[@nicoleholmes2699]

Hello from California. The doctor has been watching my large optic nerve, but thank God my doctor said do not see anything. My doctor said I may be born with optic nerve the still watching it. Just to had I recently have floaters

[@annmariewilliams4534]

watching from trinidad in the Caribbean ..

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Amazing! Hopefully some day I can get there!

[@sandydimond3363]

Will be 80 soon, professional fine artist you're assistant my eye health greatly

[@AnthonySampson-lj4ct]

Good info

[@eddiemartin1671]

Great 👍

[@user-hz1vy3km8x]

Hi. I am watching from Jamaica. I was diagnosed with glaucoma and my vision is fading fast, especially my left eye.

[@905JimRaynor]

Dr. Steinhauer's Vision Therapy is great for reversing myopia.

[@hazelduncan8906]

I'm new to your channel. I'm suffering from eyes problem.

[@tinalippincott9823]

Hello from West Virginia!

[@helmuthahn1352]

Greetings from Germany

[@marygracegundran5391]

From Las Vegas, Nevada

[@GracyellaCaron]

????? Can you talk about Stye Eye? i have dry eyes, glaicoma, and macula degenerative???? Thanks a lot, I love your videos, very informative 👌

[@annatshenye8839]

Watching from South Africa

[@helmuthahn1352]

Greetings from Germany

[@theshadow8008]

Hope I'll pick some knowledge, from phillipines doc!

[@verali164]

Any chance you doing a video on AMD please, would be much appreciated.

[@angiea8022]

Astaxanthin seems to help my night vision for some reason. Things look sharper/clearer. Maybe it's just that my focus is better. In any case, I do appreciate that and will continue to pay attention to it and keep you updated. Btw, I had many issues after having eye surgery 10 years ago, glare and absolutely horribly poor night vision being a few. I usually take the Astaxanthin right before my night time drive.

[@denisefrench8229]

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[@diarto49]

Thanks dok

[@johnstanley4119]

Watching from Jocotopec, Jalisco, Mexico

[@villabuck6391]

Very interesting

[@LindaR423]

How intersting that I found this helpful video the same day I had an eye exam. I'm 72 and my eyes are definately changing. I was told that I have cataracts today. I learned a lot about cataracts among other things from this video.

[@preciousmooketsi2360]

Thank u so much for the teachings u passing to the world,am watching from Botswana Southern Africa. I have blurry vision,hw can u help me.

[@marionsquire2538]

using refresh eye drops for dry eyes. Had a laser procedure and helped with a small tare in back of eye. Also the floater went away. i am 72.

[@darcyolson7324]

I had a floater all my life. Some days I never noticed it. Just had LALs installed 😊 due to cataract at 58. Now the floaters in my left eye are worse. Dr. said you have a new lens and will notice more floaters. Didn’t tell me that before surgery! The floater is actually making vision down the middle blurred. If I stretch my lids open with my fingers the floaters get better. I think this floater has been one of my eye sight problems since 42 years old.

[@petronegayle2853]

Thanks

[@ShivRaj-wh9fk]

@doctor, does wearing hard lenses put eye at any risk when we keep pulling eye lids to insert and remove lenses?

[@shellyswanner3069]

I'm 46, over -20 diopters, had cataracts at 33, borderline for glaucoma, and have dry eye syndrome. Otherwise I'm in great health but just have bad eye genes I guess. The things that bother me the most are night blindness and the severe floaters. I've had both those for over 30 years. I'm not a candidate for the laser floater surgery because of the pressure in my eyes. Hoping for a cure one day. (I see about 20/40 with prescription lens implants FYI but my close vision is crap) One eye doctor told me his best guess on why I have all the problems is years of inflammation caused by painful gas perm contact lenses. My eyes were too dry for the soft lenses when I was young, before they invented the ones for dry eyes. And some doctor I saw thought somehow the gas perm lenses would slow down the progression of nearsightedness but apparently they did not.

[@RADERFPV]

Wow, I feel like we're related or something. I'm 47, -23+ in both eyes, high pressure (eating bananas has been helping some), poor night vision (I rarely see stars, if any), a retinal detachment many years ago in my right eye... Just a mess, all in all. I recently had a lot of the correction included in IOL's via cataract surgery, and am now terrified of getting another retinal detachment. I feel you, I really do. Seems like 1 step forward, 2 steps back at all times.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Bad eye genes? How would you come to that conclusion? Have you been told by an ophthalmologist that any of the issues you have are genetic? Have you had genetic testing? Are you having gene therapy?

[@shellyswanner3069]

@@suzanneemerson2625 Nah, just a guess. My mom was pretty nearsighted too but not as bad as me, and she and her sister both had early cataracts and glaucoma. But, maybe it was caused by the gas perm lenses. I really have no idea.

[@shellyswanner3069]

@@RADERFPV Oh wow, I almost never meet anyone with vision as bad as mine. At least mine is mostly correctable so I try to feel grateful for that. Do you have crazy floaters too? Interesting about the bananas. I do seem to notice a trend that when I'm eating better, exercising, and in a healthy weight range the pressure in my eyes seems to be better under control.

[@user-yt2ir2yq8e]

Hello from Alabama

[@nancykhoo4483]

Thanks for the very informative talk on eye degeneration. I have membrane on both my eyes and the specialists say I need major surgery on them. Can the membrane be removed with less evasive treatment? What’s your take on it?

[@carlmullerlane]

By age 16, my myopia prescription was in the mid to high teens in both eyes. Now at 51, I'm -22 plus & have developed cataracts in both eyes in the last 4 years or so. Only found out about the risk of retinal detachment in the last 10 years or so. Also, about 15 years or so ago, vertical lines in my left eye began to look wavy, but no one could explain why. Whilst I know you can not confidently diagnose anything without an eye examination, do you know of any possibilities that could explain this? Cheers.

[@kathyclark3714]

I will watch this tomorrow. Did you mention Fuchs Dystrophy that can show up but doesn't until we're at least in our 40's, 50's and on? It's hereditary is what I was told anyway.

[@user-ob5zt3cl8p]

Hi my name is Maria Avila and speaking because I had nerv damage that they keep telling me I have no options to seeing but I don't believe that , I am seeing better my nerves are kicking back .

[@evaburrows9610]

from the Bahamas ❤

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Is it true that if you have glaucoma you should never put your body in a position where your head is lower than your heart because it increases eye pressure? I’ve heard you should sleep on a wedge pillow, never flat, and not do yoga, for instance. Also, don’t bend over to clean low cupboards or the bottom of the refrigerator. And no bending over in gardening. I asked my ophthalmologist and she said she’d never heard that.

[@HuraiKera]

Watching from Papua New Guinea, 10u❤

[@keithorrell1458]

Hi, my name is Keith from South Africa and I suffer from RP ( Retinitis Pigmentosa ) also known as Ushers Syndrome. I take RP plus capsules and Omega 3 Eye Health Care capsules. I have + - 18% vision left and deteriorating, ror us RP persons there is no cure at present