As spring arrives it is a perfect time to check in with your total wellness. Never forgetting about eye care. Have you seen you ophthalmologist recently? There are many ways to continue to have good vision even as you age, the main preventative action you can take is to regularly schedule exams with your Ophthalmologist!
Read MoreAs spring arrives it is a perfect time to check in with your total wellness. Never forgetting about eye care. Have you seen you ophthalmologist recently? There are many ways to continue to have good vision even as you age, the main preventative action you can take is to regularly schedule exams with your Ophthalmologist!
Read MoreFebruary is national age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month!
Did you know the most common causes of low vision are age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur your central vision. It happens when aging causes damage to the macula — the part of the eye that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision.
Read MoreHow do we maintain a life of prolonged health? We go to the dentist, the doctor, and….the ophthalmologist! Eye care is one of the most essential aspects of living a long, happy life, but yet it is one of the most overlooked avenues when it comes to healthcare. However, did you know that 80% of what we perceive of the world comes from our eyesight alone? So, why not treat it with the utmost importance?
Read MoreRecently, Roseanne Barr announced she was losing her vision due to two eye diseases she was battling simultaneously. Roseanne Barr has both macular degeneration and glaucoma which, over time, can cause blindness. Roseanne Barr is best known for her tv show, Roseanne. Dr. Shanbom was quoted in a Health.com article that spoke openly of Roseanne…
Read MoreThyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disorder that impacts the tissues of the eyes and the eyelids. Like other autoimmune disorders, thyroid eye disease cause the body to attack itself. In this disease, there is an adverse reaction that occurs between the fatty tissues of the eye and the white blood cells known as lymphocytes….
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