Diabetes is on the rise here in Central Florida, and with it comes a greater risk of cataracts, blurry vision, retinopathy, and glaucoma. In fact, in adults ages 20 to 74, diabetes is the main cause of blindness. Blurry Vision High blood sugar levels can cause the lens in the eye to swell, causing things [...]
Healthy vision and eyesight is important for everyone. But did you know men are more vulnerable to injuries involving their eyes, while women are more prone to eye diseases. What type of eye problems are women more susceptible to? Common vision problems that affect women more than men include, needing prescription glasses, glaucoma (damages the [...]
To help ensure your child has a successful school year, make your child’s vision a priority. Prevent Blindness has declared August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness month, to help raise awareness that vision problems can lead to learning difficulties. Catching vision problems early is the key to a lifetime of healthy vision. As [...]
Contact Lens Healthy Week is observed in August, to encourage adults and teens to practice healthy contact lens wear and care for healthy vision. To reduce complications associated with improper care and risk of eye infections. Routine eye exams are an important step for healthy eye, especially if you wear contact lenses on a regular [...]