January 2017
National AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month
February is National AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for individuals age 50 and older. Macular degeneration is a […]
Read MoreUnder pressure: Addressing hypertension
Under pressure: Addressing hypertension – Concerted hypertension management can significantly reduce patients’ risk of cardiovascular events, effectively saving lives and underscoring its necessary inclusion in optometric examinations. Published in the New England […]
Read MoreBe scary but safe with decorative contact lenses this Halloween
Miami Contact Lens Institute reminds consumers of possible eye and vision problems resulting from the improper or illegal use of decorative contact lenses. Miami – Halloween is all about trick-or-treating for the […]
Read MoreEye Allergies: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
If you have ever had periods when your eyes are red, itchy, watery, when you sneeze or experience pain, then you know what an eye allergy is and how uncomfortable and […]
Read MoreThe contact lenses worn at night means you’ll no longer need reading glasses
A contact lens worn each night could remove the need for reading glasses in middle age. The technique – which experts liken to braces for the teeth – alters the […]
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