On April 22, the American Optometric Association (AOA) urged patients with emergency eye care needs to get in touch with their local optometrist prior to seeking treatment in hospital emergency rooms.
Did you know that people with diabetes are 20 times more likely to get eye diseases than those without it? There are three major eye conditions that diabetics are at risk for developing: cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.
Tele-optometry is a branch of telemedicine that can cover a wide range of problems and treatments related to vision and ocular health.
Regular exercise is an essential component of overall health and wellness. It is proven that exercise reduces sickness and disease; it increases strength, immunity, and mental health
It’s that time of the year again. Each February, the optometric community bands together to create awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
If you want strong, healthy eyes and clear vision for life, a major step you can take is to protect your eyes from UV radiation.
While it may seem like a harmless action, rubbing your eyes can actually cause a lot of damage. There are a number of different reasons that people rub their eyes and for the most part, it does more harm than good.
We all experience the occasional eyelid twitch, which is when the muscle of the eyelid spasms involuntarily. Usually, it comes and goes without intervention and while sure, it can be irritating, is a twitching eyelid ever something to be concerned about?
Hey women! Did you know that women are more likely to suffer from vision problems and are at higher risk of permanent vision loss than men?
Many times patients present to me with complaints of vision AND medical. Vision insurance covers a routine eye exam with a refractive diagnosis.