4 Ways To Protect Your Eyes During UV Safety Month
Welcome to July- national UV safety awareness month! Being the middle of summer, it is the perfect time for a reminder of the damage that the sun can do. The effects of UV radiation from the sun has some pretty negative effects on our bodies and eyes. Want to avoid the early development of cataracts? […]
5 Eye Care Tips While Traveling
Protecting your eyes is a full-time job, even when you’re on vacation or traveling for work. It can be challenging to remember to follow through to keep your eyes safe and healthy! Keep reading for a few reminders to remember the next time you’re traveling! Pack Extra Contacts Don’t only bring enough contacts to last […]
What Happens If I Don’t Treat My Dry Eye?
Experiencing chronic dry eye is a pain that doesn’t seem to go away. Suffering symptoms like grittiness, soreness, and red eyes can take its toll on you. It is all too common of a belief that chronic dry eye isn’t treatable and is something you have to live with. But the dry eye is something […]
Could The Eye Help Detect Alzheimer’s?
Monitoring the eyes is important! Did you know that your eyes can clue you into other conditions you may not have symptoms for? A recent study suggests that the eyes can even predict Alzheimer’s disease. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder found in people beginning in their sixties. This disorder erodes […]
How Do I Choose An IOL?
Intraocular lenses are part of a refractive surgery known as refractive lens exchange. Refractive lens exchange is also known as RLE. RLE treats people with presbyopia, cataracts, or as an alternative to LASIK. During RLE, the cornea is opened up, leaving the tissue still attached. This is to allow for quick healing after the procedure. […]
When Was Your Last Eye Exam?
Can’t remember the last time you saw an eye doctor or had an eye exam? It’s probably time for your next appointment! Keeping regular annual eye exams is an important part of staying healthy on a holistic level. Not only is it important to keep your vision current, but your eyes can give you insight […]
What Do You Need To Know About Glaucoma?
Glaucoma affects 2.7 million Americans aged 40 and over. While this eye condition is often associated with age, glaucoma can develop earlier. In fact, it can start developing in someone’s forties. Glaucoma has few noticeable symptoms and is often diagnosed once vision loss occurs. Glaucoma is a degenerative eye disease. Untreated glaucoma will result in […]
4 Reasons For Your Winter Dry Eye
Ever noticed that your dry eyes seem worse in the winter? It’s not your imagination! There are lots of reasons why your dry eye is more irritating in the winter. Keep reading for 4 reasons, and learn how to treat it! Direct Heat Sources Even in Georgia, the weather outside can be frightful. Sure, we […]
Do You Believe These Diabetic Retinopathy Myths?
Diabetic retinopathy is a blanket medical term diabetic vision problems. Diabetic retinopathy actually makes up a variety of conditions. These can affect both the eyes and the quality of vision. As a result, there are plenty of incorrect myths floating around diabetic retinopathy. Get your facts straight by reading this list of myths you shouldn’t […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Cataracts
Cataracts are something we associate with failing vision brought on by old age. They form when the lens begins to get cloudy. This cloudiness is due to proteins in the retina clumping together over time. Cataracts cause blurred vision, glare, and nearsightedness. Many people think of cataracts as an inevitable hassle that we have to […]
