We can't stress enough the importance of buying safe toys and gifts for children. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission an estimated 251,700 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2017. Almost half of those incidents were…
Prevent Blindness has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month to educate people on risk factors, symptoms and treatment options. Did you know? In the United States, more than 25 million Americans have cataracts, a medical condition in which the lens…
Football helmets, shin guards, mouth guards, lacrosse helmets, you know how to protect your kids from sports injuries of all varieties, concussions, chipped teeth, fractures, head injuries. But when it comes to eyewear, how do you measure up? According to…
Did you know, According to the American Foundation for the Blind, experts predict that by 2030, rates of severe vision loss will double along with the country's aging population? So what can you do to help protect your eye health?…
According to European and Portuguese studies, eating the nutritious vegetables, fruits and fish of a Mediterranean-inspired diet can reduce your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or having it become more advanced. Both show that a diet rich in plant-based foods…
The World Health Organization estimates that 4.5 million people worldwide are blind due to glaucoma. Currently, in the United States, there are over 3 million people living with glaucoma and, according to the National Eye Institute, this number is projected…
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Resulting vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute…
From sun and swimming to yard work and allergens, summer can make eye care tough. One of the biggest risk factors for infection and injury can be swimming. Here are some tips to keep your eyes healthy while you enjoy…
According to American Academy of Ophthalmology, 50 million people are expected to have cataracts by 2050. Know before you go! Here is what you can expect with cataract surgery. What is Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery is one of the most…
What is Pelleve? Pelleve is a wrinkle reduction system that uses radio frequency heat energy to give you a virtually painless cosmetic treatment that feels like a warm, relaxing massage, and produces tighter, firmer skin. Pelleve slowly heats the deep…