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Imagine this scenario: you wake up, look at your clock, and you're late for school or work. You jump up, throw on clothes, brush your teeth, and run to your car. You turn it on and are ready to speed to work, but your window is fogged up and/or has frost on it, and you can’t see through it! Here in Chicagoland, we’ve all been through this at least once before. Well, looking through that foggy window is similar to how cataracts can affect your eyesight.

Age brings many wonderful experiences and milestones, but it also brings changes to our body. If you’re like me, you woke up one day and your knees hurt, your back hurts, and you grunt standing up from the couch. Carrying 100+ lbs on my back through the mountains of Afghanistan probably didn’t do me any favors either. Everything starts to change, and your eyesight is no different.

As we get older, our bodies undergo various changes and our eyes are no exception. One common age-related condition that will eventually affect all individuals is presbyopia. If you've noticed that it's becoming increasingly difficult to focus on objects up close, you may be experiencing the effects of presbyopia. Fortunately, there are numerous glasses options available specifically designed to address this condition and provide clear vision at all distances.

We’ve all noticed them before: little squiggly lines floating in our vision that seem to always run away whenever you try to look at them. While commonly referred to as “floaters”, they are actually little strands broken off of the vitreous, which is the jelly-like substance that fills the eye. And although floaters are generally harmless, understanding what they are and when you should be concerned is crucial for maintaining optimal eye health.