Millions of Americans live with diabetes, which increases their risk of blindness. If you have diabetes, you should have annual diabetic eye exams, including screenings for diabetic eye diseases such as retinopathy, macular swelling, and glaucoma.
If you don’t wear glasses or contact lenses, you might think you can skip routine eye exams. However, checkups are critical to protecting your eye health and vision. Learn why you should schedule your next eye exam today.
Millions of Americans have some form of macular disease, which is a leading cause of blindness. When you know your risk factors, you can make changes now to protect your vision. Learn more and schedule an eye exam today.
Clinical trials are a critical part of evaluating new medicines and treatments for eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. If you want to try cutting-edge treatments, discover if you’re a candidate for a clinical trial.
Diabetes significantly increases your chances of developing an eye disease. Having regular diabetic eye exams allows your ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat diabetic eye diseases before they damage your vision permanently.
Do you experience odd occurrences with your vision? Seeing bright dots of light floating in your vision or camera-like flashes can be quite daunting. Here we explain the reasons behind them and when it is that you should see a doctor.
A retinal detachment can happen to anyone. If the condition isn’t repaired promptly, it can lead to permanent vision loss. Make sure you know the warning signs of a detached retina so you know what to do if it happens to you.
If you injure your eye, the immediate care you provide is critical. While there are steps you should take, equally as important are the things you shouldn’t do. Here’s a look at how you should handle your eye emergency before you reach us.
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the US. However, 90% of diabetes-related vision loss is preventable. November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to make sure your eyes are healthy, and if they aren’t, to get tr
There’s much you can do to protect your good health as you age. That includes adopting habits that can help prevent age-related changes like macular degeneration from affecting your eye health and vision.
