• Understanding Eye Pressure & Glaucoma

How Eye Pressure Can Lead to Glaucoma

The CDC tells us about 3 million Americans have glaucoma. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. It doesn't have to be this way, though. If it’s caught early, you can preserve your vision and prevent additional vision loss. That's why it's so important to talk about glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma, the most common form, results in increased eye [...]

How Eye Pressure Can Lead to Glaucoma2022-02-27T21:09:53+00:00
  • Glaucoma vs Cataracts

Glaucoma vs Cataracts: What are the Differences?

For nearly all of us, chronic eye conditions happen eventually. Statistics tell us about 3 million Americans have glaucoma. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. In addition to this, cataracts affect more than 24.4 million Americans aged 40 and older. By age 75, approximately half of all Americans have cataracts. According to the National Eye Institute, over [...]

Glaucoma vs Cataracts: What are the Differences?2022-02-27T21:06:45+00:00
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Diabetic Eye Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes and Diabetic Eye Awareness Month! This month, Eye Care Professionals encourages individuals to watch for the signs and symptoms associated with diabetes and diabetic eye disease. What are some common diabetes symptoms? Diabetes is a surprisingly common disorder, affecting 9.4 percent of the US population. As people get older, their likelihood of developing the disorder increases. [...]

Diabetic Eye Awareness Month2021-05-25T22:21:53+00:00

National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma, also known as the “silent thief of sight,” is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide.  In honor of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Eye Care Professionals encourages our patients to learn about the symptoms of glaucoma and preventative measures that can be taken. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic [...]

National Glaucoma Awareness Month2021-05-25T22:31:51+00:00
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