Some Treatment Options For Your Diabetic Eye Disease

Posted on 6 December 2016

If you have diabetes, you know it is important to get regular eye examinations. Eye disease is a common complication of diabetes. High blood sugar causes changes to the tiny blood vessels that feed the retina. The vessels become thick or they begin to leak. There can also be poor blood circulation in your eyes which leads to the development of frail vessels. You can have damage to your eyes before you realize it. [Read More]

Start Preventing Cataracts Right Now with These Easy Tips

Posted on 5 December 2016

It is a well-known fact that cataracts are one of the most common optometric issues people face as they age. While most people assume that this eye condition is one that will just naturally come with age without their being anything they can do to stop it, there may actually be a few ways you can prevent cataracts from being an issue. The earlier you can get started on cataract prevention, the less likely it will be that you will ever have a problem. [Read More]

What You Need to Know About a Scratched Cornea

Posted on 2 December 2016

It is not uncommon to have something scratch your eye. You might have scratched your eye with your hand, gotten a small piece of dirt in the eye that scratched the cornea, or done a myriad of other things. Some people think that a scratched eye is nothing to worry about, but it can become very painful and can become dangerous if you are not careful. Here are some things you need to know about caring for a damaged cornea. [Read More]

Seeing An Ophthalmologist Can Reveal Far More About Your Overall Health Than You Think

Posted on 1 December 2016

An eye exam with an ophthalmologist is about a lot more than just your eyes. Did you know that your eyes can give your eye doctor a look at your overall health? Here are a few things your ophthalmologist can tell you about your health just by looking into your eyes. Seeing the Signs in Your Eyes Eye problems, and eye diseases can stem from health issues you're not yet aware of. [Read More]

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Improving My Vision With The Right Glasses

After struggling for years to see clearly, I realized that it was time to break down and go in to see the eye doctor. I had been avoiding it for years because I didn't think that my vision was bad enough for glasses, but after almost hitting a pedestrian in the street with my car, I knew that I needed some help. I started looking around for a great optometrist in my area, and I was able to find a great doctor. My eye appointment was a breeze, and now I can see completely clearly. This blog is all about improving your vision.