The winter season is now in full swing! The chilling effects of the colder months, your environment, and your wardrobe are not the only parts of your life that need winter preparation; our bodies and health are often affected just as much by the winter changes. Dry, cool air, cold winds, and even drier indoor heating can cause eye irritation, [...]
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal eyesight without any warning. The most common forms of glaucoma mainly affect the [...]
As we wave goodbye to 2023, let’s leap into 2024 with positive vibrations for a healthy year ahead. The New Year is a time to start fresh and renew our commitment to health, happiness, and success. It’s important to include eye health and safety in these resolutions. Listed below are a few ways to prioritize your eye health for 2024. [...]
It is that magical time of the year, a season of giving and being merry! Our practice would like to remind you to give yourself a gift you will cherish for a lifetime — the gift of healthy vision. As we age, we should watch for signs of age-related vision loss because early diagnosis prevents many sight-threatening conditions from progressing. [...]
The holiday shopping season is in full swing. It’s the perfect time of year to make holiday memories with family and friends that will last for a lifetime. In support of Safe Toys Month, we want to empower our patients with information that includes a few safety guidelines for choosing the perfect gifts for the little ones in your life. [...]
It is a countdown to the end of the year, and it is almost time to wave goodbye to 2023. Many people are considering their goals for 2024; for some, quitting smoking is their top goal. The most common health effect that comes to mind when we think of smoking is lung cancer, but it doesn't stop there; your eye [...]
This Thanksgiving season, it is essential to acknowledge what we are grateful for in our lives and thank all our patients. It is a pleasure to care for your eye care needs every day. The doctors and staff at our office have the opportunity to touch so many people’s lives uniquely, and we see patients all the time who tell [...]
We are fast approaching the most prominent holiday season to celebrate, spend time with family, and spend most of our time in the kitchen preparing our favorite holiday dishes. As we prepare our delicious meals, we want to remind you to practice kitchen eye safety to protect you and your loved ones from preventable eye injuries. Don't Slip! Keep Floors [...]
Dry eye disease is a common condition occurring when your tears cannot provide lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be scarce to produce for many reasons, which can cause your eyes to feel uncomfortable. The tear instability leads to inflammation, which may damage the eye's surface. You may experience dry eyes in certain situations, such as looking at a computer [...]
Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness, often with no early warning signs. However, early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care are the only ways to help prevent vision loss. We want to share, empower, encourage, and help spread the word about diabetic eye disease. According to the National Eye Institute, by 2030, an estimated 11 million [...]
