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Poor Air Quality Linked to AMD

Poor Air Quality Linked to AMD

Poor Air Quality Linked to AMD A new study out has poor air quality linked with AMD or age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. The study by the British Journal of Ophthalmology found that people who live in highly polluted areas were more...
Signs of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Signs of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

You may not have symptoms at the early stages of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and there is no pain, so having regular annual eye exams if the best way to detect if you have AMD. Here are the early signs and symptoms of Age-related Macular Degeneration: at...
Manage Your Diabetes During a Pandemic

Manage Your Diabetes During a Pandemic

Managing your diabetes during a pandemic is very important! According to new study, Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology study, the risk from dying from Covid-19 was three times higher for people with diabetes 1 and almost two times higher for diabetes 2 compared to...
December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month

December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month

Roughly 1 in 10 children’s eye injuries that end up in the ER are caused by toys. In support of Safe Toys and Celebrations Month this December, Advanced Eyecare Optometry advises parents to be cautious when choosing holiday gifts for young people and recommends...