Diabetes and Eye Health: Preventing Vision Loss living with diabetes can impact your vision, but with proactive care, you can protect your eyes from complications like diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma. In the U.S., approximately: 96 million adults are prediabetic, with nearly 80% unaware of their condition. 37 million people have diabetes, including both … Continued
Neurotrophic Keratitis: Protecting Your Vision Neurotrophic Keratitis (NK) is a rare, progressive eye disease caused by damage to the corneal nerves. These nerves normally act as an early-warning system, triggering blinking, tearing, and repair responses when the cornea is injured. When they stop working properly, the cornea loses its ability to heal, leading to persistent … Continued
Common Eye Conditions As We Age: What To Watch Out For As we age, changes in our vision become more common. While some are natural, others may signal more serious conditions that require attention. Together we will review three of the most common age-related eye conditions and how to protect your sight. Cataracts: Cloudy Vision … Continued
Vision Screenings for Children: Why Early Detection Matters Good vision is essential for a child’s development, playing a critical role in learning, social interactions, and overall well-being. From recognizing faces and reading books to participating in classroom activities and playing with friends, vision impacts nearly every aspect of a child’s daily life. However, children often … Continued
Understanding Dry Eye Disease: What It Is and How to Find Relief Do your eyes feel scratchy, irritated, or tired—especially after long hours on a screen? Does your vision blur or fluctuate throughout the day? If so, you’re not alone. These are common symptoms of Dry Eye Disease (DED), a condition that affects millions of … Continued
Digital Eye Strain: How to Protect Your Vision in the Digital Age In today’s screen-dominated world, it’s all too common to experience Digital Eye Strain after spending extended hours on computers, smartphones, and other digital devices. Whether it’s for work, school, or leisure, the average adult now spends more than seven hours each day looking … Continued
Exploring New Frontiers in Cataract Treatment and Research Cataracts affects millions of people each year and are the leading cause of blindness, accounting for approximately 51% of all cases. This is particularly a concern for those over 50. This means that more than 20 million individuals globally lose their sight because of cataracts. While surgery … Continued
Seasonal Eye Allergies with Paul Gomes As the seasons change, many of us find ourselves battling itchy eyes, sneezing, and other discomforts associated with seasonal allergies. To delve deeper into this topic, we recently sat down with Paul G, an expert in ophthalmology, to discuss effective strategies for maintaining optimal eye health during allergy season. … Continued
Managing Eye Allergies: What Works and What Doesn’t If you’ve ever dealt with red, itchy, watery eyes, you’re not alone. Eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, are a common condition that can make daily life uncomfortable. From seasonal pollen to indoor irritants, triggers are everywhere—but so are solutions. Let’s break down what works (and what doesn’t) … Continued
The Truth About Dry Eye: Symptoms, Causes, and Research Opportunities Do you ever experience scratchy, irritated feeling in your eyes? Does your vision or noticed your vision become blurry after staring at a screen for too long? If so, you are not alone. These are common signs of dry eye syndrome, a condition that affects … Continued