January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – learn how to protect your sight! Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. The Facts Glaucoma affects over an estimated 4 million Americans Half of those affected may be unaware they have the disease Glaucoma develops slowly, with no initial Read more…
While to some winter and all of its snowy glory can produce something of a winter wonderland, to others the season brings things we’d rather not have to deal with… cold feet, frozen fingers, runny noses, and… dry eyes! Yes, in the midst of all that is bothering us when Read more…
Irregular occurrences in vision are no casual matter. People who experience symptoms such as a “mini-avalanche of spots” (which doctors call floaters) or “lightening bolt flashes” are advised to seek medical attention promptly as they could indicate serious vision problems. According to a New York Times report, “When blood flow Read more…
Regular eye exams are important aspects of overall health maintenance in adults. Exams can detect problems like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If adults aren’t having specific problems with their vision, they often don’t know when and how often eye exams should be scheduled. The American Read more…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a disease in which the body is not able to regulate its sugar levels because of defects in insulin output or recognition. Here are some staggering statistics from the American Diabetes Association: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States have Read more…
It’s common knowledge that quitting smoking can drastically improve a person’s overall health and wellness, and cut the odds of developing serious diseases. It turns out that avoiding or quitting smoking can also help long-term eye health. Smoking has been linked to future risks for cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), even Read more…
Contact lenses are a great option for people in need of vision correction. However, contact wearers need to keep safety and cleanliness in mind at all times to prevent eye injury and infection. Germs from hands, eyelids, and the environment can be potentially dangerous to eye, causing eye infections or Read more…
Some eye problems are minor and fleeting. But some lead to a permanent loss of vision. Common eye problems include: Cataracts – clouded lenses Glaucoma – damage to the optic nerve from too much pressure in the eye Retinal disorders – problems with the nerve layer at the back of Read more…
Diabetes is a triple threat to your vision Diabetes causes many health problems, not the least of which affect vision. Persons living with diabetes are especially at risk of developing: Diabetic Retinopathy- Diabetic Retinopathy weakens and causes changes in blood vessels in the back of the eye. Untreated it can Read more…
The term ‘pink eye’ generally refers to inflammation of the thin, transparent area covering the whites of the eyes (the conjunctiva). Blood vessels become enlarged, leading to the red appearance of the eye. This inflammation is called conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis can have many causes, including viruses, bacteria, and allergies. If you think Read more…
