Signs of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Signs of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

You may not have symptoms at the early stages of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and there is no pain, so having regular annual eye exams if the best way to detect if you have AMD. Here are the early signs and symptoms of Age-related Macular Degeneration: at...
Manage Your Diabetes During a Pandemic

Manage Your Diabetes During a Pandemic

Managing your diabetes during a pandemic is very important! According to new study, Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology study, the risk from dying from Covid-19 was three times higher for people with diabetes 1 and almost two times higher for diabetes 2 compared to...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and a perfect time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. The Stats More than 3 million people in the United States today have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million...
Best Foods For Healthy Eyes

Best Foods For Healthy Eyes

A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of eye health problems significantly! According to a study published in 2001 (AREDS), certain vitamins and minerals can reduce the risk of age related decline in eye health by 25%! The Age-related Eye Study (AREDS) was then...
December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month

December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month

Roughly 1 in 10 children’s eye injuries that end up in the ER are caused by toys. In support of Safe Toys and Celebrations Month this December, Advanced Eyecare Optometry advises parents to be cautious when choosing holiday gifts for young people and recommends...
Closing Out November’s Diabetes Awareness Month

Closing Out November’s Diabetes Awareness Month

The path to understanding diabetes starts with you and up-to-date information from trusted sources. No matter where you are in your quest be sure to have regular check up by your primary care physician, as well as, your eye doctor to be sure you are doing everything...