The Eye Center Blog
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Prescription Sunglasses Near Me
The Many Benefits of Prescription Sunglasses for Eye Health and Vision If you're looking for a way to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of the sun's rays, The Eye Center offers a range of...
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Did you know that diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness in the United States? In fact, diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause...
Contact Lens Care and Safety Tips
Prevent Blindness has declared October to be Contact Lens Safety Month to increase awareness of the importance of taking care of contact lenses to avoid developing serious eye and vision...
The Connection Between Vision and Headaches
Chronic headaches can be life-altering, often hindering your ability to get things done and even impacting your quality of life. If you suffer from headaches, you have probably explored potential...
What Does it Mean to See Stars, Flashes, or Floaters?
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes see eye floaters, flashes, or stars in your vision? Photopsia is a medical term that refers to several visual disturbances including: Seeing...
Diabetes and Your Eyes
If you or someone you love have diabetes, you need regular eye exams. Diabetes affects how your body uses blood glucose (or blood sugar). Glucose is vital because it provides energy for your body...
June is Cataract Awareness Month
Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world? The good news, though, is that cataracts are manageable and very treatable. June has been declared Cataract Awareness...
Healthy Eyes and Vision Tips
May is a beautiful month, and here in sunny South Florida, even more so. May is also the time to spread awareness about eye health and vision because it’s Healthy Vision Month! Your eyesight is...
Top Tips for Women to Maintain Healthy Eyes and Vision
Did you know that according to the National Eye Institute, two out of every three people living with blindness or vision problems are women? Prevent Blindness, one of the oldest organizations...