Preventing diabetic eye disease, or retinopathy, is important. Long-term diabetes can cause blood vessels in the retina of the eye to break down, leading to loss of vision and even blindness. Doctors don’t know the cause. There are two things people with diabetes can do to slow, and perhaps prevent Read more…
Metro Eye would like to invite you to an event you won’t want to miss! Come to Metro Eye’s Trunk Show on Wednesday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It’s a chance for you to take a few moments for yourself during the busy holiday season, and check Read more…
Please join all of us at Metro Eye this holiday season in giving those less fortunate the gift of sight. Our annual Gift of Sight Campaign is going on now through Dec 31st. There are two great ways to help someone in need. A donation of $45 will give someone 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…
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…
In today’s technology based world, many of us stare at a computer monitor for hours a day. It’s what we do, but unfortunately not always great for our eyes as it may lead to computer vision syndrome, or CVS. CVS is the name given to a wide range of Read more…
Preventing eye disease is one of the top ways to maintain good vision and eye comfort. And while some eye diseases are unavoidable, others can be prevented, slowed, or suppressed simply by making good lifestyle and diet choices. For example, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataracts, and Eye Lid Read more…
Astigmatism is a type of refractive error of the eye. Refractive errors cause blurred vision and are the most common reason why a person goes to see an eye professional. Other types of refractive errors are: Farsightedness Nearsightedness Causes, incidence, and risk factors People are able to see because the 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…
Though not a common side effect, breast cancer treatment may affect your eyes, including your vision. Eye problems may include: Red, itchy, or dry eyes Watery eyes Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Blurry or double vision Seeing dark spots Breast cancer treatments that may cause eye problems are: Chemotherapy Tamoxifen, a hormonal Read more…
