Recognizing the Early Signs of CataractsSep 19, 2023Cataracts are a common cause of age-related vision problems. Protect your eyesight as you get older by having regular eye exams, knowing your personal risk factors for cataracts, and learning how to spot their earliest warning signs. Continue reading →
4 Common Eye Diseases and How to Prevent ThemAug 07, 2023You rely on your eyes to navigate and interact with the world around you. Vision correction is only one half of the ocular health equation. The other half? Eye disease prevention and sight preservation. Here’s what you should know. Continue reading →
When Flashes and Floaters Require Emergency Eye CareJul 12, 2023Random floaters and occasional light flashes are a common side effect of normal age-related eye changes. Find out when these routine visual disturbances are cause for concern — and when they’re a sign of a vision-threatening eye emergency. Continue reading →
Vision Changes with Age: What’s Normal and What’s Cause for Concern?Jun 06, 2023As soon as you hit middle age, you had to start holding your phone at arm’s length just to read a simple text. Learn more about normal, age-related vision changes and how to protect your ocular health as you age. Continue reading →
The Role of Insulin in Your BodyMay 08, 2023Insulin is like a key that lets blood sugar into cells for use as energy. The insulin problems that cause diabetes don’t just interfere with your body’s metabolic processes, they also affect your health — including your eyes and vision. Here’s how. Continue reading →
What Eye Conditions Improve with Glasses or Contacts?Apr 05, 2023Refractive errors are the most common cause of blurry vision. Fortunately, you can offset vision-distorting refractive errors with the right pair of prescription glasses or contact lenses. Here’s what you should know. Continue reading →
4 Helpful Treatments for Macular Degeneration: Which Is Best for You?Mar 08, 2023Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in older adults. While AMD isn’t curable, we may be able to help you slow its progression and preserve your vision. Here’s what you should know. Continue reading →
I’ve Been Diagnosed with Glaucoma. Now What?Feb 07, 2023Glaucoma may be the leading cause of blindness, but it doesn’t have to be this way — timely diagnosis and treatment can stop continued optic nerve damage and prevent further vision loss. Here’s how we can help you manage the condition successfully. Continue reading →
The Dangers of Dry EyeJan 10, 2023Dry eye occurs when insufficient tear quantity or quality leaves the surface of your eyes inadequately lubricated and uncomfortably dry. Left untreated, it can undermine your ocular health and compromise your vision. Here’s what you should know. Continue reading →
How Diabetes Impacts Your VisionDec 01, 2022Did you know that diabetes can damage your eyes and increase your risk of developing serious eye diseases that may lead to vision loss or even blindness? Learn how diabetes affects your ocular health — and what you can do to protect your vision. Continue reading →
Eye-Friendly Habits You Can Start TodayNov 10, 2022Establishing a few eye-friendly habits today can go a long way in protecting your vision and eye health tomorrow, when getting older increases your risk of eye disease. Here are a few habits everyone should practice for optimal ocular health. Continue reading →
What Most People Don’t Know About Macular DegenerationOct 01, 2022Did you know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the top cause of vision loss in older adults? Or that it doesn’t cause symptoms until it’s inflicted irreversible damage? Here’s what everyone should know about this common eye disease. Continue reading →
What Causes Dry Eye?Sep 01, 2022Millions of Americans suffer from dry eye syndrome, a chronic ocular condition that leaves their eyes feeling desiccated, gritty, and irritated. Learn about its many potential causes, and find out how you can attain lasting symptom relief.Continue reading →
Signs You Need a New Glasses PrescriptionAug 05, 2022Do you find yourself squinting at the fine print, holding your reading material at arm’s length, or dealing with a major headache after every sight-intensive task? It may be time for a new corrective lens prescription. Read on to learn more. Continue reading →
Understanding the Types of CataractsJul 07, 2022By the time most adults reach their 80th birthday, they either have cataracts or they’ve had cataract surgery. Learn more about this leading cause of preventable vision loss and how it can affect your eyesight. Continue reading →
5 Tips to Help You Adjust to Life With Contact LensesJun 07, 2022Contact lenses can make your life easier, but they might take some getting used to. Use these tips to get comfortable wearing your new contacts as quickly as possible. Continue reading →