by Ophthalmology Associates | Jan 2, 2020 | Insights
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting about 3 million people in the United States. Because there are no symptoms early on, about half of people with the disease don’t know they have it. Once vision is lost to glaucoma, it can’t be regained....
by Ophthalmology Associates | Dec 2, 2019 | 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 1, 2019 | 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 1, 2019 | Insights
Ophthalmology Associates and and the American Academy of Ophthalmology warn about the dangers of illegal costume contact lenses lurking on store shelves and invading online retailers during the month of October. Creepy costume lenses might add a spine-tingling thrill...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Sep 3, 2019 | Insights
Ophthalmologists encourage making your eyes part of a healthy aging strategy as part of Healthy Aging Month. Ophthalmology Associates and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge people to protect their health and vision. According to a national survey released by...
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...
