Seniors are at heightened risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. In this blog we discuss steps to take better care of your eyes and protect yourself from AMD-related blindness.
During January’s Glaucoma Awareness Month, we are urging everyone who may be at risk for glaucoma to see an ophthalmologist for a complete eye exam.
During December’s Safe Toys and Celebrations Month we encourage everyone to take a number of steps before purchasing toys, sports equipment, opening a bottle of champagne, and even going near the Christmas tree.
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month and we are observing this month and urging all diabetics to have a dilated eye exam every year. Do you know if you are at risk for blindness due to diabetes?
Some people do not produce enough tears to keep the eye comfortable. Tear production normally decreases as we age. Although dry eye can occur in both men and women at any age, women are most often affected.
Creepy costume lenses might add a spine-tingling thrill to your Halloween costume, but wearing costume contact lenses without a prescription can lead to serious eye infections or permanent vision loss.
In observance of Healthy Aging Month in September, Friedberg Eye Associates, P.A. joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in emphasizing the importance of having regular eye exams to maintain healthy eyes and vision.
