by The Eye Center | Oct 28, 2022 | Diabetes, Eye Diseases
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 of vision loss among working-age adults. However, diabetic eye disease...
by The Eye Center | Oct 26, 2022 | Contact Lenses
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 problems. Our optometric physicians at The Eye Center in Pembroke...
by The Eye Center | Sep 20, 2022 | Eye Health Info, Neurolens
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 causes and treatments. You may have adjusted your diet, made lifestyle...
by The Eye Center | Sep 1, 2022 | Eye Health Info
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 stars Flashes of light Seeing sparkles in your vision Bright...
by The Eye Center | Jul 17, 2022 | Diabetes, Eye Diseases
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 and your brain. Normally, when you eat and your blood sugar rises, your...
