In today’s day and age, more and more of our day is becoming available on a digital screen. On average, Americans spend nearly 8-9 hours behind a screen of many sorts — reading emails, texting friends and family, daily tasks at work, video meetings, scrolling through social media on your break, streaming your favorite show […]
You’re standing outside. You breathe in the fresh air and feel the sunlight hitting your skin. Before stepping outside, you may have applied sunscreen or dressed in protective clothing to combat the ultraviolet (UV) rays. But what about your eyes? UV rays, UV light, UV wavelength, and UV index are all words we may have […]
Getting older means changes to our bodies and health, including our vision. As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to focus on nearby objects. This condition is called presbyopia, and it impacts over 1.7 billion people worldwide. The most common frustration with presbyopia is difficulty reading small print. Many seniors rely on the use of […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Individuals with diabetes have a higher risk of additional health problems, including vision and eye health issues. These conditions include diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Each one of these conditions affects the blood vessels in the back of the eyes, impacting an individual’s vision. Early treatment of diabetes, […]
Yearly comprehensive eye exams are an important part of preventive health care. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms. Routine eye exams can help aid in early diagnosis of undetected diseases and other eye conditions, like diabetes retinopathy (diabetic damage caused by high blood sugar levels) which is the leading cause […]
Summer time means more time outside which means more exposure to harmful UV rays. Although we protect our skin with long sleeves and sunscreen, many forget about their eyes. July is UV Safety Month, so in this blog post, we will be discussing what UV rays are, how they impact eye health, and best practices […]
Did you know that cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness? By age 65, you have a 50% chance of developing a cataract, and, by age 75, your risk increases to 70%. Because they are so common, it’s important to understand the symptoms, causes, and treatment options available. What are cataracts? In the eye, […]
If an eye disease was an inevitable part of your life, wouldn’t it be nice if you could pick which disease you had? If you could, you would want to pick cataracts. Today, cataract surgery can not only remedy the disease but it can make your eye sight better than it ever was before. Thanks […]
