April Is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month

April is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month, as designated by Prevent Blindness, the nation's oldest nonprofit health organization, to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy eyesight and preventing vision loss among women. About women's eye health Did you know that two out of every three people living…

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Optometry Defined: Understanding How to Read Your Eyewear Prescription

You’ve seen your optometrist. You’ve had your annual comprehensive eye exam. Now, understanding how to read your eyewear prescription could be a whole other matter. What am I looking at? If you find yourself baffled by the combination of numbers, letters and plus-minus symbols, don’t worry. You are not alone.…

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5 Ways to Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Did you know February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month? It is! Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the deterioration of the central area of the retina, called the macula. This disease gradually reduces your central vision and results in a condition called low vision. Keep reading to…

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