by Ophthalmology Associates | Dec 13, 2018 | Insights
For most people ringing in the New Year means celebrating with friends and family, champagne toasts and cheer, but if you get hit in the eye with a champagne cork, it may mean a trip to the emergency room. “A cork can fly up to 50 miles per hour as it leaves the...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Dec 4, 2018 | Insights
With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, Ophthalmology Associates joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding the public of certain safety guidelines when choosing the perfect gifts for little ones. A number of studies show that some popular...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Nov 11, 2018 | Insights
People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving, annual eye exams, according to a large study. This is especially timely as Ophthalmology Associates joins the Academy in reiterating the importance of...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Oct 2, 2018 | Insights
Scary-looking costume contact lenses may elevate your Halloween’s fright factor, but wearing them without a prescription could result in something far more terrifying – blindness. Ophthalmology Associates joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in ensuring the...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Sep 10, 2018 | Insights
According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye or vision problems. A significant percentage of them, however, fail to seek medical attention in the form of regular,...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Aug 25, 2018 | Insights
About one-fifth of children who have a particular type of hearing loss also have visual disorders, according to a recent study. An estimated one to three children per 1,000 has some degree of sensorineural hearing loss, which occurs as a result of abnormalities in the...
