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 ...
August Is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month “Don’t sit so close to the tv or you’ll go blind.” Who remembers this warning parents used to tell their children back in the day? While sitting too close to the television does not actually cause loss of vision, there was actually ...
New Drug Receives FDA Approval to Treat Droopy Eyelids in Adults Many Americans suffer from a condition called blepharoptosis, also known as droopy eyelids. According to some research, this disease is known to affect more than 1 in 10 adults over the age of 50. Blepharoptosis, referred to as ptosis, ...