Eyecare News & Info

World Health Month

Foods to help improve & keep good vision In honor of April being “World Health Month,” it’s important to know which foods can truly help our eyes. Are you eating the right foods to keep your eyes healthy and your vision strong? According to Health.com you are if you are eating these foods: Leafy greens … Read more

Hey, Golfers and Golf Lovers! Do You Cherish Your Eyesight? Protect It With Callaway Eyewear!

  Golf lovers around the world depend on their eyesight. Whether they are professionals, amateurs, or simply spectators, these enthusiasts need healthy sight for optimal performance in the golfing world. Obstacles such as varying light and playing conditions and the continuous exposure to ultraviolet radiation, a golf lover’s visual ability can be greatly affected without … Read more

Winter Eye Health

What’s the number one concern during the cold winter months? Staying warm, of course! Keep in mind that your eye health shouldn’t take a back seat because these cold months can be just as dangerous as the summer ones. Our friends at YourSightMatters.com have three tips to share about keeping your eyes healthy this winter. … Read more

Minorities, Diabetic Eye Health & Healthcare

According to recent data published in the journal Diabetes Care, over the last decade there has been little to no change in how frequently minority patients with diabetes are seeking annual eye care screenings. Since 2002 non-Hispanic whites with diabetes have consistently sought eye care more frequently than minority patients; the largest disparity was noted … Read more

Progressive Lenses

After the age of 40, our eyes become less flexible and not as capable of focusing on things up close. This may be why you can’t seem to get that newspaper far enough way to see clearly, even with those bifocals or trifocals. If you have bifocals, you know there can be a frustrating jump … Read more

Styes

A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a common eyelid disorder. It is an acute infection that causes a painful lump near the edge of the eyelid that often resembles a pimple. Styes are caused by bacterial infections of the glands surrounding the eye. There are many ways to prevent eylid styes from developing. Some … Read more

Snow Blindness

Does the reflection from the sun off of the snow irritate your eyes? Don’t let the cold, snow or cloudy weather fool you, snow reflects UV radiation from the sun and this puts your face and eyes at an extreme risk. You need to take precautions and  protect your eyes from snow blindness. Snow blindness … Read more

Ptosis

Ptosis (pronounced “toe-sis”) refers to the drooping of an eyelid. It affects only the upper eyelid of one or both eyes. The droop may be barely noticeable, or the lid can descend over the entire pupil. Ptosis can occur in both children and adults, but happens most often due to aging. Ptosis signs and symptoms … Read more

Presbyopia

Presbyopia is an eye condition that develops as we grow older. This occurs when the natural lens of the eye begins to lose its flexibility, causing difficulty in focusing on closer objects. Presbyopia is a very common condition that most people will face once they are over the age of 40. Because of the prevalence of … Read more

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Conjunctivitis (more commonly known as Pink Eye) is a common eye condition when the conjunctiva (transparent membrane lining the outer eye) becomes inflamed. According to one study, more than 3 million school days are missed annually due to acute pink eye. Pink eye can be caused by bacterial or viral infections.  Infection pinkeye is highly contagious, … Read more