Who is Most at Risk for Developing Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans, affecting one in ten individuals over the age of fifty. By age eighty, it is estimated that three in ten individuals are in the early stages of this debilitating eye disease, while one in ten are in the late stages and most likely […]
What Type of Cataracts Cause the Blurriest Vision?
If you are an older adult, you may be worried about how a cataract diagnosis might affect the clarity of your vision. You may even be already experiencing the symptoms of cataracts, including sensitivity to light and glare, difficulty seeing in low light, haloes around lights, or blurred vision. Keep reading to learn more about […]
April 2023 Newsletter
In This Issue: April 2023 April is Sports Eye Safety Month Nearly 30,000 people of all ages sustain sports-related eye injuries every year from both low and high-intensity sports. From soccer to bike riding, from youth leagues to the pros, all players run the risk of injuries such as: You have the power to significantly […]
8 of the Best Reasons to Undergo Laser Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most common eye surgery procedures in the United States. In the past, patients who required cataract surgery had only one option: traditional surgery with a metal scalpel. Today, thanks to advancing technology, you have a better choice: laser cataract surgery. Keep reading to learn eight of the best reasons […]
7 Reasons to Consider the Light Adjustable Lens
If your eye doctor has told you it is time to have cataract surgery to restore your vision and improve your quality of life, you might wonder which intraocular lens, or IOL, is right for you. With so many choices available, it can be hard to know that you are choosing a lens that will […]
February 2023 Newsletter
In This Issue: February 2023 Foods to Avoid if You Have Macular Degeneration February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. AMD damages your central vision, making it difficult to perform normal daily tasks. There are two types of AMD: the dry form is caused when small yellow deposits collect under the retina (the back of your eye); the wet form is […]
September Newsletter
In This Issue: September 2022 Are Fonts Shrinking As you Grow Older? September is Self-Improvement Month Back to School; Back to Blue Light Eye Care Tip of the Month: Be Healthy Are Fonts Shrinking as You Grow Older? It may seem like restaurant menus, clothing labels, text messages and other printed words get smaller after […]
July Newsletter
In This Issue: July 2022 Are Sunglasses Really That Important? Signs of Heart Disease Can Appear in Your Eyes Eye Care Tip of the Month: Research Your Family Eye History Are Sunglasses Really That Important? They can look cool on adults and adorable on kids, but are sunglasses really that important? The answer is a […]
May Newsletter
It’s Healthy Vision Month: 7 Tips for You Many changes in eyesight happen gradually. In fact, you may not realize that you’re compensating for vision problems in one or both eyes. Unfortunately, there are also eye diseases that have no symptoms in the early stages. If you are not having comprehensive eye exams on a […]
March Newsletter
In This Issue: March 2022 Spring Break: Soak Up the Sun, Not Germs! Set Your Timer to Promote Eye Health March is National Peanut Month Spring Break: Soak Up the Sun, Not Germs! We know…the last thing you want to think about during spring break is eye care! However, whether you are heading to the […]
