Diabetes is a chronic condition that not only affects your body but can also affect your eyes. The less control you have over your blood glucose levels or the longer you have diabetes, the more likely you are to develop diabetic eye disease. Diabetic eye disease is a potentially serious eye condition that can cause… Read More »
Frequent eye exams are essential in safeguarding your vision and general health. They’re painless, minimally invasive, and take around an hour to complete. If it’s time for your next eye exam, it helps to know what to expect. That way, you can go prepared and get the most out of your appointment. Keep reading to… Read More »
The eyes are incredible organs that are vital to your everyday experiences of the world around you. Yet, in our busy lives, many people overlook the significance of caring for their vision until faced with a problem. There are numerous ways to ensure that you are protecting your eyes and vision. Keep reading to find… Read More »
Everybody can agree that our eyes are one of the most important parts of our body. As a result, protecting them is essential, especially since there are many disorders that can affect our eyes’ health. Fortunately, one of the easiest ways to take care of our eyes is to get regular eye exams. But why… Read More »
Halloween is right around the corner, meaning that most people are already rushing to prepare for their perfect costumes. However, not everybody is so excited about Halloween, and some are more worried about the dangers it poses. In fact, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is not so keen on Halloween, especially the increase in the… Read More »
Although the past school year has been anything but ordinary, some things never change. No matter what is happening in the world, we must support our children’s education, and even more importantly, take care of their health. And one thing to pay special attention to when it comes to our young ones is their vision. There’s… Read More »
Data provided by the CDC shows that more than 2,000 people sustain an eye injury while on the job every day. Welding equipment causes around 15,000 eye injuries every year. Power tools are second on the list, as they are responsible for about 10,000 injuries. These numbers point to an alarming fact: not enough has… Read More »
Glaucoma usually strikes with no warning. It can cause significant harm and impair your vision before you even notice that something’s changed. Thus, it is pivotal to learn as much about this condition as possible. There is no better time to do that than January — the glaucoma awareness month. Here are the three… Read More »
Over the years, the eyes can change dramatically. Several conditions can develop with time, especially if the eyes have been injured. However, differences in eye vision become more prominent as one ages. Adult patients over the age of 40 experience more rapid changes to their eyes due to the natural process of aging, and should… Read More »
All around the country, people are bundling up and scurrying from building to building, trying to stay warm. Thankfully, we live in Florida and can avoid the worst of the problems that come along with winter. But if you’re planning on visiting family this winter, or just taking a cold weather vacation to a cooler… Read More »