You may have heard that diabetes causes eye problems and may lead to blindness. People with diabetes do have a higher risk of blindness than people without diabetes. But most people who have diabetes have nothing more than minor eye disorders. Are you at Risk for Retinopathy? DID YOU KNOW? The le...

Since November is Diabetic Eye Health Awareness Month, we are looking at one of the most common eye issues that affect people with diabetes. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? As a diabetic, high blood sugar levels may cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. Blood vessels can swell and then leak ...

Exercise is good for your body but a new study out reveals it may help stave off eye disease and prevent eye damage too. The study’s findings support previous claims that exercise prevents serious eye diseases such as AMD, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, but unlike past studies, which examined...

Its that time of year again! Every year there are hundreds of emergency room visits due to eye trauma from Halloween costumes. Let Advanced Eyecare Optometry make Halloween safe by sharing some simple tricks to make sure your child’s Halloween a treat! Safety Tips For Halloween Costumes: Avoid an...

October is Halloween Eye Safety Month and the American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning the public against wearing costume contact lenses purchased without a prescription, to avoid a real life horror story!. These illegally sold cosmetic lenses may not be sterile and can cause a host of seriou...

Are you squinting more? Pulling your reading materials closer to your face?  You’re not alone! Age can bring unwanted changes that affect your eyesight. Some changes are more serious than others, but luckily there are things you can do to protect your vision. September is Healthy Aging Eyes Mont...