March is Women's History Month, a time to observe and celebrate the vital role that women have played in American history. Women have made significant contributions to culture, society, and medicine. Every woman is essential and contributes daily to improving lives, whether it be for family, colleagues, or the community. A woman's everyday life is hectic and filled with [...]
Stress is one factor that affects most people in our busy lives, and health conditions from stress are common. However, did you know that stress can also affect your eyes? When life feels too busy or demanding, your eyes can pay the price like the rest of your body during those emotionally difficult times. Below are a few stress-related [...]
There comes a time when nearly everyone experiences that uncomfortable and gritty feeling when your eyes become too dry. However, for some people, dry eye is more than a short-lived annoyance when the dry eye symptoms continue; it is an issue that often might be due to dry eye syndrome. This blog post empowers you with information about dry eye [...]
Your eyes are the windows to your soul, and the lens of your eye is crucial for your daily activities. However, with age, the proteins in your lens can clump, leading to symptoms of cataracts. These symptoms, such as blurry vision, can significantly impact your daily activities. This underscores the importance of not delaying your eye exam! Did you know cataracts are [...]
We welcomed summer last week, and this week, we celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27, 2024. As we approach July, which marks UV Safety Month, it's a perfect time to grab your best sunglasses while you are out and about to enjoy your favorite summer activities. Did you know it wasn't until the 1900s that sunglasses became popular and [...]
Are you ready for a fun Halloween celebration this year? As Halloween approaches, we urge costume shoppers to avoid non-prescription lenses after a study finds chlorine, metal, and other harmful chemicals during product testing. Wearing costume contact lenses on Halloween can be a real scream. However, the scare from non-prescription contact lenses can be all too real when chemical exposure [...]
You are not alone if you have been diagnosed with cataracts by your eye doctor. According to the National Eye Institute, cataracts affect over 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older. At our practice, we are here for you to ensure you have the best support for your cataract diagnosis. Here are a few recommendations from the American Academy of [...]
Your eyesight is considered the most important of your five senses, so taking good care of your eyes is critical. Good eye health is vital for safe driving, and even a slight adjustment in your eyesight affects how well you can see objects in the distance. What Are the Visual Functions Necessary for Driving? The visual field and visual acuity [...]
During June, ‘Celebrated’ is Men’s Health Month, hosted by Men’s Health Network since 1992. It is the perfect time to celebrate Men’s Health Month because we also celebrate Father’s Day on June 18, 2023. This month is about encouraging yourself and the men in your life to take care of their overall health and their eye health. We want to [...]
Did you know that fireworks cause 2,000 eye injuries every year? According to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, during the 19-year study period, fireworks caused more than 34,000 ocular injuries, and the most common injury was an ocular burn. We are on the heels of Memorial Day as the first holiday to start the upcoming summer celebrations. These celebrations are the [...]
