Category: Eye health
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Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
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Women are more likely than men to suffer from eye-related disease and conditions such as: Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Ladies, stay ahead of your eye health and schedule your annual exam today! #Women’sEyeHealth
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21st Century Eye: Ways to Protect your Eyes
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When it comes to really seeing what’s going on with your eyes, there is no substitute for a comprehensive, yearly eye exam by our eye doctors. Despite catchy claims, there is truly no ‘app’ for that. While a variety of new mobile applications claim to evaluate vision or the fit…
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Am I at risk for glaucoma?
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Did you know that Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of vision loss and blindness? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 3 million people affected by the disease in the U.S. today, and that number is expected to reach 4.2 million by 2030. It’s important to…
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FDA warns consumers not to use 27eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection
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The FDA has issued a warning to consumers to immediately stop the purchase and use of 27 over-the-counter (OTC) eye drop products due to a potential risk for eye infection. Anyone who owns the recalled eye drops should follow the FDA’s guidelines for throwing the products away, which may involve…
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Give Your Eyes a Break
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The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends following the 20-20-20 rule to ward off digital eye strain – take a 20-second break every 20 minutes and view something 20 feet away. Although ongoing technology use doesn’t permanently damage vision, regular, lengthy use of technology may lead to a temporary condition called…
