by Ophthalmology Associates | Dec 1, 2020 | Insights
In the beloved holiday movie, A Christmas Story, Ralphie attempts to convince his parents and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun is the perfect Christmas gift. They all reject his pleas with the same warning: “You’ll shoot your eye out.” While you may not...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Nov 2, 2020 | Insights
Ophthalmology Associates and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reiterate the importance of dilated eye exams in preventing vision loss during the month of November, which is observed as Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Researchers at Wills Eye Hospital in...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Oct 5, 2020 | Insights
Spooky contact lenses can complete your Halloween costume. But beware of the dangers of illegal costume contact lenses lurking on store shelves and invading online retailers. Though the federal government works to keep illegal and harmful versions of decorative or...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Sep 1, 2020 | Insights
The number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years, as more people live longer. Low vision describes poor vision that can’t be fixed or improved with glasses, contacts or surgery. People with low vision have blind spots that...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Jul 1, 2020 | Insights
Sunglasses aren’t an optional summertime accessory, they’re an essential prescription for eye health. Long-term exposure to the sun without proper protection can increase the risk of eye disease, including cataract, growths on the eye, and eye cancer. July...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Jun 1, 2020 | Insights
Study after study has shown that people fear vision loss more than they fear cancer, stroke, heart disease and other serious ailments. But while most adults assume they’re well versed in vision facts, few actually are. And that lack of knowledge only increases...