Children spend a lot of time playing and interacting closely with others, which makes it easy for germs to spread. Because children sit close to each other and play together, they are more likely to catch common illnesses like colds, the flu, and eye infections such...
June is Cataract Awareness Month June is Cataract Awareness Month, designated by Prevent Blindness to help raise awareness about cataracts. In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, we’re sharing some basic information about cataracts: what they are, reasons they...
It’s always important to take a moment to focus on our eye health. Making sure your vision stays clear and healthy helps you enjoy life to the fullest. If you feel like your vision is fine, it’s easy to take your eyesight for granted. But your eyesight is precious and...
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults ages 20–74?¹ Many people don’t realize that diabetes can have a major impact on their eyesight. Fortunately, with regular diabetic eye exams, we can detect issues early and treat them before they...
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that negatively affect the optic nerve. There are several different types of glaucoma, but the damage is typically caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye. As a result of this damage, a person can gradually start to lose...
