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When a Freckle in the Eye Isn’t Just a Freckle
Freckles sprinkled across the nose and cheeks of a precocious child look adorably cute, but what if you have a “freckle” in your eye? Well, don’t panic – in most cases, eye freckles are harmless. In rare cases, however, some specific types of...
AMD Explained: Who’s at Risk and How It Affects Vision
You’ve probably heard of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). But what is it, who’s at risk, and how does it affect your vision? February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month and also Low Vision Awareness Month. Since AMD is a significant cause of Low Vision, let’s dive in. Simply stated, AMD is a disease of the retina. It occurs when a critical part of the retina called the macula is damaged. It’s a common diagnosis in people over age 60 and the...
10 Ways To Minimize The Progression of Low Vision
In February, we recognize Low Vision Awareness Month and the millions of Americans who live with the condition. Low vision is a term used to describe a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. It often...
9 Strategies to Adapt to Life With Low Vision
February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness of this condition which affects millions of Americans each day. Low vision is the term for a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery....
3 Simple Metaphors To Explain Glaucoma
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. It is a time to increase awareness of this group of diseases that are known as the “silent thief of sight” because they are painless and symptom-free. Glaucoma cannot be prevented, and though there are treatments, there...
How Your Eye Doctor Diagnoses Glaucoma
Happy 2023! As you start the new year, it’s a common practice to assess what you’re most thankful for and consider goals and resolutions to guide you in the coming 12 months. If you’re fortunate enough to have healthy eyes and good vision, please...
8 Ways To Protect Your Gift of Sight This Season
Optometrists often receive “eye-themed” cards and gifts for holidays and birthdays — and we love it. In December, we almost always get something that mentions the movie A Christmas Story. You may remember the film – it’s the one where...
Why It’s Time To Check Your Flex Spending Account Balance
Check your calendar: We’ll welcome 2023 in just a few short weeks. It’s time to ask yourself two questions: What do you need to get done before the end of December? What action steps can you take now to make your new year better? It’s Time To Use...