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 »
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 »
Eye care is an important aspect of your child’s health. While your eyes can change throughout your life, they undergo significant development during childhood, and rapidly. As various structures grow, it can affect your child’s vision. One of the best things you can do for your child is ensure they see as well as they… Read More »
According to data, almost 2,000 US workers sustain job-related eye injuries that require immediate medical treatment every single day. In fact, it is estimated that one million Americans have lost some degree of sight due to eye injuries. As a result, Prevent Blindness has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Their goal is to… Read More »
Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disease that blurs people’s central vision. It is a common condition that often leads to vision loss in people over the age of 55. And although it doesn’t cause complete blindness, losing central vision makes it hard to drive, read, see faces, or fix things around the house. That’s… Read More »
Your eyes are one of the most important parts of your body. Unfortunately, some eye diseases can cause vision loss, so it’s vital to discover them early and treat them accordingly. And just as you should keep your body healthy to avoid diseases, you also need to take care of your eyes. Here are a… 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 »
Over the past few years, glaucoma has become one of the most common groups of eye diseases in the US. In fact, according to the CDC, about 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma, with the number increasing drastically each year. What’s even worse is that at least 120,000 people are blind due to glaucoma, which… Read More »
The holiday season is a perfect opportunity for kids of all ages to receive toys and gifts from their families. And while everybody loves to give and receive Christmas presents, it’s important to consider how safe the toys truly are. In fact, one in ten children’s eye injuries resulting in an ER visit is caused… Read More »
For some, it may come as a surprise that people suffering from diabetes are more likely to develop conditions that can affect their vision. In fact, according to research, one in three people with diabetes already has some signs of diabetic retinopathy. Therefore, in order to raise awareness, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has declared… Read More »