Over 20 million people in North America alone suffer from severe vision loss. Not all of these eye diseases can be prevented or cured, but there are some things you can do to help your eyes remain healthy and possibly lower your risks of developing serious vision loss. Here are 4 things you can do… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | April 12, 2017
Just as with grief, there are specific stages relating to cataracts. First, there is the diagnosis, followed by the research, and finally, the treatment. If you are in the research stage, there is a good chance that you are scouring the internet to find as many facts as you can. With the information provided, you… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | March 24, 2017
We value our eyesight above many things, but not a lot of us think about how to best protect our vision as we get older. Every day we are faced with decisions that can have an effect on our vision over time. It is important that we take the time to think about our eye… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | March 22, 2017
So it is Spring! The beautiful season of blooming flowers and life, but wait isn’t there something else about Spring that isn’t so great? Right! The allergies! How could we forget about the allergies? Runny nose, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, irritated skin—all the good stuff! Spring is certainly a beautiful season, but the itchy eyes… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | March 15, 2017
Before you can get LASIK surgery, you’ll have to go in for a consultation. It’s a good idea to prepare for your consultation by coming up with a list of questions to ask. Use these questions and add your own if you wish. Then, you will know everything there is to know about the surgery… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | February 24, 2017
During winter, it can seem impossible to keep every part of your body covered and protected from the elements. Just like your hands need gloves, and you need snow boots to keep your feet toasty, there are things that you can do to keep your eyes healthy during the winter as well. Whether you’re living… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | February 13, 2017
With age comes many amazing things, like wisdom and experience from the world around you. But what many people don’t expect is for their eyesight to change. Eye health is important no matter what age you are, but older, aging eyes require a yearly comprehensive eye exam. Before your next eye exam, make sure you… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | February 9, 2017
When it comes to nutrition, we have a lot of options available for us when we go to the grocery store every day. What we eat can have an effect on our health and ultimately that effects every part of our body. Even our eyes can be effected by our diet, so making smart choices… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | January 25, 2017
Conjunctivitis, or “Pink Eye” as it is more commonly known, is a common eye problem that can be treated relatively easily and avoided using a few simple precautions. Pink eye is something anyone can develop, but it is seen more prominently among younger age groups where children are less cautious about exposure to germs. Students… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | December 28, 2016
Diabetes can have a significant impact on eye health. Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetes-related eye problem because it affects the blood vessels in the retina. It can result in vision loss. Diabetic macular edema is another issue faced by diabetics, as it is a result of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetics are also at a… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | December 14, 2016