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Cataract Awareness Month occurs every year in June. Learn how cataracts impact vision globally and whether you may be at risk of developing the condition.

Shining a Light on Cataract Awareness Month in June

This future technology is closer than you might realize.

Eye Exams Soon May Detect Your Alzheimer's Risk

Ocular melanoma can occur without early symptoms. Learn more about this eye cancer and how regular, dilated eye exams are the best way to catch it early.

Increasing Awareness of Ocular Melanoma in May and All Year Long

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the eyes, causing retinopathy, blood vessel occlusions, choroidopathy and optic neuropathy.

Hypertension's Effect on Eye Health

Myopia Awareness Week is a chance to learn about myopia (nearsightedness) — a growing problem that can lead to serious eye problems later in life.

Spreading the Word About Myopia Awareness Week

Stroke Awareness Month in May teaches the signs of stroke with the phrase BE FAST. Learn what to do if you have a stroke and how to reduce your risk.

Bringing Attention to National Stroke Awareness Month in May

See what eye doctors had to say.

Wait—Do Blue Light Glasses *Actually* Work?

How can you tell if sunglasses offer UV protection? Look at the label to see if it says UV 400 or 100% protection, have your sunglasses checked by an eye care professional or run some UV tests on your sunglasses at home.review with your eye care professional.

How to Test If Sunglasses Are UV Protected? - All About Vision

A recent study has found that patients with AMD may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease than those who do not have AMD.

How Macular Degeneration and Parkinson’s Disease Could Be Connected

April is Sports Eye Safety Month. Learn about common sports-related eye injuries and how to protect your eyes while playing sports.

Sports Eye Safety Month: Protect Your Vision on the Field

April is Woman’s Eye Health and Safety Month! According to the National Eye Institute, 2 out of every 3 people living with blindness or vision problems are women. Schedule your eye exam today so you can learn ways to keep your eyes healthy and safe.

Akinetopsia, or motion blindness, affects a person’s ability to detect objects in motion. Learn more about this visual processing disorder.

Akinetopsia: Motion Blindness

If a child has trouble focusing, it may not be a symptom of ADHD. When kids have vision issues, they may struggle to focus their eyes and their minds.

What Is Trouble Focusing a Symptom Of? Hint: It May Not Be ADHD

These 10 strategies are the most practical and popular ways to deal with low vision.

10 ways to cope with low vision

World Glaucoma Week takes place March 10-16, 2024. Learn about the disease and what you can do to spread awareness for those who may be at risk.

2024 World Glaucoma Week & Glaucoma Day

Find out what conditions women are more likely to face and what steps to take.

What vision issues are unique to women?

In February, operate from the heart and make sure you are keeping up with your routine medical exams. Eye exams can help detect early signs of diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension which can be contributing factors to heart disease.

Did you know that heart and eye health are connected? Keep an eye on your heart during American Heart Month and visit our practice to learn more about how your routine eye exam can help show your heart some love.

FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use South Moon, Rebright or FivFivGo eye drops because of the potential risk of eye infection.

FDA warns consumers of contaminated copycat eye drops

A dilated eye exam can provide your eye doctor with valuable information about your eye health and heart health, including signs of high blood pressure and risk of stroke.

What Your Eyes Can Tell Doctors About Your Heart Health

Upgrade your eyewear confidently with our list of the best places to buy sunglasses online, whether you’re on a budget or are looking for designer frames.

Best Places to Buy Sunglasses Online for High-Quality Eyewear

Eye colds are conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by viruses, such as cold and flu viruses, but not all pink eye is an eye cold.

Eye Colds: How Common Cold and Flu Viruses Affect Our Eyes - All About Vision

Glaucoma can cause serious vision problems before you even know you have it. Read about how Glaucoma Awareness Month aims to change that.

When is Glaucoma Awareness Month?

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More Eye Drops Have Just Been Recalled Due to Serious Health Risks

Here are five reasons why wearing your sunglasses when it’s cold out is just as important as shielding you from the sun’s rays when it’s warm out.

5 reasons why you should wear sunglasses in the winter Here are five reasons why wearing your sunglasses when it’s cold out is just as important as shielding you from the sun’s rays when it’s warm out.