Be Proactive to Protect Your Vision from Your Diabetes Patients with diabetes are much more likely to develop a blinding eye disease. Classic diseases for those who suffer from diabetes include diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts. Recent studies have even exposed a low awareness of diabetes-related eye issues among ethnicities ...

October is Halloween Safety Month Going blind due to a Halloween costume accessory would be a real-life horror story. In hopes of avoiding this outcome, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is raising awareness against wearing costume contact lenses purchased without a prescription for the trick-or-treating community and beyond! These illegally ...

September is Healthy Aging Month We don’t have to just let age happen to us. Instead, there are ways to be intentional when it comes to aging well. The month of September was designated as part of the Healthy Aging Month, a campaign to help us understand the benefits of ...

With all the news about washing your hands, wearing masks, and not touching your face, you may not have heard how your eyes can be a gateway for contracting COVID-19. Mucous membranes are tissues that line many of the body’s cavities including your nostrils, mouth, and eyes. These membranes are ...