Did You Know January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month?
Eye Care Services, Eye Health, glaucoma
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…
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Safe Toys and Gifts Month
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…
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Am I a Candidate for LASIK?
Eye Care Services, LASIK, Uncategorized
Let’s be honest — wearing glasses is not as easy as it seems. From forgetting them home to constantly having to clean them, glasses can become a burden on your everyday activities. Fortunately, you don’t have to be trapped wearing glasses for the rest of your life, as LASIK is here to save the…
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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
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…
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What Are the Complications of Wearing Contacts When Sleeping?
Contacts, Eye Care Services, Eye Health
If you are a contact wearer, you have most likely fallen asleep without taking your contacts off once or twice. And, while you may not have experienced any permanent side effects, you surely woke up with your eyes feeling dry. However, according to doctors, sleeping with your contacts is very dangerous and can lead to…
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Do Your Eyes Hurt After Hitting the Books?
Let’s be frank — a lot of students avoid studying until the last minute and then “cram”. In fact, we all remember the all-nighters we pulled before exams. And while cramming for exams can mess up your sleeping schedule, it can also have consequences for your eyesight. It should come as no surprise that spending…
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October is Halloween Safety Month
Eye Care Services, Eye Exam, Eye Health
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…
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What Is KAMRA Vision?
Eye Care Services, Eye Health, KAMRA Inlay
There’s no denying that, as we age, our eyes become much weaker, and our vision deteriorates. In fact, according to research, adults over the age of 40 are prone to near vision impairment due to a thickening of the natural lens within the eye. As a result, many people are having trouble reading or even…
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September Is Healthy Eye Aging Month
Eyesight problems become more common the older we get. In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, one in six Americans aged 65 and older has a vision impairment that can’t be corrected with contact lenses or glasses. And while that number is staggering, many older adults still neglect their eyesight and often avoid…
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Your Eyes Can Be an Access Point for Germs
Do You Rub Your Eyes Often? You might think the answer to this question is no, but we all rub our eyes much more than we actually notice. It happens when we’re sleepy, when our eyes are itchy or dry, or when we think something might have fallen into one of them. In such cases,…
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