The month of November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Diabetes has become so common in the United States that, according to the CDC’s statistical report on the disease, 9.3% of the population of the United States has the disease; this number translates to 29.1 million people. According to Prevent Blindness America, diabetes is the leading […]
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Low Vision Home Safety Tips
A happy home life should be something everyone enjoys, including people with vision issues. The National Eye Institute reports today, there are 4.2 million Americans ages 40 and older who are visually impaired. By 2030, the number is projected to reach 7.2 million, with 5 million people who are expected to have low vision. Low […]
Continue readingSpooky Halloween Contact Lenses Are No Treat
Around the Halloween season, people are on the look out for scary contact lenses to create a dramatic look for their fancy dress outfits. Especially if it’s just for a one-time event, we know that people are looking for quick, easy and cheap halloween contact lenses. Decorative lenses are medical devices, not costume jewelry. They […]
Continue readingWhat is Hyperopia: How to Tell if You’re Farsighted
If you’re farsighted, you can see things far away, but you have problems seeing close up. This condition is also known as hyperopia. It’s a common vision problem, so if you’re dealing with it, you’re far from alone. In fact, it’s estimated that 10 percent of the population of the United States has the condition. […]
Continue readingOctober – Halloween Safety Month
Halloween Safety Month is an annual designation observed in October. Halloween is a fun holiday for friends and families, but since it usually involves being outdoors late into the evening, it’s important to keep safety in mind when you’re out celebrating this spooky holiday. In observance […]
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