28 05, 2025

June is Cataract Awareness Month

By |2025-05-27T18:42:59+00:00May 28th, 2025|Eyes|Comments Off on June is Cataract Awareness Month

June is Cataract Awareness Month, a crucial time to understand and address one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. With over 25 million Americans expected to develop cataracts, it's clear that this is a significant health issue. As the population ages, this number will increase by 50 percent to 38.5 million by 2032. However, [...]

8 05, 2025

May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month

By |2025-05-07T20:29:41+00:00May 8th, 2025|Eyes|Comments Off on May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month

As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of summer, it's also a time to shine a light on the significance of Ultraviolet Awareness Month. May, as designated by Prevent Blindness, is a crucial period to enhance our understanding of the detrimental impact of UV rays on our eyes and vision. We're delighted to share this vital information with you and encourage [...]

1 05, 2025

May is Healthy Vision Month

By |2025-05-01T15:13:33+00:00May 1st, 2025|Eyes|Comments Off on May is Healthy Vision Month

May is Healthy Vision Month, established by the National Eye Institute in 2003. As a part of our commitment to spread awareness about eye health, we want to educate our patients about the importance of taking care of their eyes, not only this month but every day of the year. As your eye care providers, we are here to guide [...]

23 04, 2025

What is an Ocular migraine?

By |2025-04-23T20:23:42+00:00April 23rd, 2025|Eyes|Comments Off on What is an Ocular migraine?

Ocular migraines, a rare occurrence, can lead to temporary vision loss or even temporary blindness in one eye. This condition arises when blood vessels in the retina or behind the eye undergo reduced blood flow or spasms. The vision in the affected eye typically returns to normal within an hour following an ocular migraine. What Are The Symptoms? If you [...]

10 04, 2025

Aging Your Eyes

By |2025-04-10T19:15:41+00:00April 10th, 2025|Eyes, Informational|Comments Off on Aging Your Eyes

As individuals reach their early to mid-40s, they may experience difficulty seeing things clearly, particularly when reading or using digital devices. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, this common issue is presbyopia and affects adults aged between 41 and 60. Presbyopia is a gradual change in the eyes' ability to focus, which worsens over time. Many adults in this [...]

26 03, 2025

March is Save Your Vision Month

By |2025-03-26T18:17:43+00:00March 26th, 2025|Eyes|Comments Off on March is Save Your Vision Month

  Save Your Vision Month was established in 1927 by American Optometric Association (AOA) members. During this month and throughout the year, we provide vital eye care that goes beyond correcting vision and emphasizes preventive eye health to our patients. We encourage you to prioritize your eye health by scheduling a comprehensive eye exam and recognizing the importance of good [...]

12 03, 2025

What Are Spring Eye Allergies?

By |2025-03-12T15:23:10+00:00March 12th, 2025|Eyes|Comments Off on What Are Spring Eye Allergies?

With the arrival of spring, we are entering allergy season, which can cause congestion, headaches, and itchy eyes but also marks new beginnings. Eye allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, are a common condition, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. You are not alone in this. They occur when the eyes react to an allergen, a shared experience for [...]

26 02, 2025

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month

By |2025-02-26T21:10:17+00:00February 26th, 2025|Eyes|Comments Off on March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month

March is designated as Workplace Eye Wellness Month by the Prevent Blindness organization, a time when we focus on promoting eye health and safety in the workplace. We want to share some tips that can help protect your eyes whether you work in an office or outside. Our aim is to raise awareness about the importance of eye wellness at [...]

19 02, 2025

What is a Cataract?

By |2025-02-19T15:29:32+00:00February 19th, 2025|Eyes|Comments Off on What is a Cataract?

  What is a Cataract? A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the eye's lens. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina converts the light that comes through the lens into signals. It sends the signals to the optic nerve, which [...]

12 02, 2025

Have a Good Night’s Sleep and Reduce the Blue Light!

By |2025-02-12T15:06:14+00:00February 12th, 2025|Eyes|Comments Off on Have a Good Night’s Sleep and Reduce the Blue Light!

    The blue light from your digital devices may prevent you from falling asleep and having a quality night’s sleep. You may have experienced trouble falling asleep after staring at your phone or other digital devices before bedtime. The blue light from your digital devices keeps you up and stimulates you to wake up, whether from exposure to sunlight [...]

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