Protecting Your Vision Through Healthy Living As we get older, it’s normal for our eyesight to change. You may find it harder to focus on close objects without reading glasses, or your eyes might take more time to adjust when lighting changes. These shifts are often manageable with corrective lenses or improved lighting. However, certain vision changes may signal an underlying eye condition. One of the most common causes of vision loss in older Americans is age-related macular degeneration

Common Names: Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-EE), acai berry, acai palm Scientific Names: Euterpe oleracea, Euterpe badiocarpa Background • Found throughout the rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in the Amazon region of Brazil, the acai palm tree yields small, dark purple fruits known as acai berries. These berries have traditionally been a vital nutritional mainstay for native populations, who also believe that the plant has healing capabilities. • In traditional medicine,