Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on March 23, 2023
Did you know that there are 37.3 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), diagnosed with diabetes, and about 1 in 5 people with diabetes don’t know they have it? Being diagnosed with diabetes could have a connection to your eye health. If the blood sugar is high and uncontrolled, this threat… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on February 28, 2023
Prevent Blindness has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month, and we want to share tips that can protect your eyes for those working in the office and those who work outside the office. We are raising awareness about digital eye strain and providing tips on decreasing the effects of increased screen time. Symptoms of… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on February 14, 2023
The blue light from your digital devices may affect you from falling asleep and having a quality night’s sleep. You may have experienced trouble falling asleep after staring at your phone or other digital devices right before bedtime. The blue light from your digital devices keeps us up and stimulates us to wake up, whether… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on February 7, 2023
February often brings thoughts of heart-shaped candies and heart-themed décor for Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it should make you think about your heart health too! February is Heart Health Month, a time to focus on heart health and disease prevention. Many don’t realize that the eyes and heart are connected. The eyes reveal a… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on October 4, 2022
The month of October is notable for seeing pumpkins, shorter days, and seeing the leaves beginning to change to the beautiful Fall season colors. Also, Eye Injury Prevention Month is proclaimed to emphasize the importance of preventing accidents and injury to your eyes. Did you know that 44% of eye injuries happen in the home,… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on August 30, 2022
Did you know that 90% of driver information is visual? A recent study has shown that 1 in every 5 drivers suffers from a vision deficiency affecting their driving performance. Good eye health is essential for driving to read the highway signs at a distance to prepare you to get off the interstate at the… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on March 15, 2022
Spring is a season of new beginnings; when the cold, harsh winter months are behind us, flowers bloom, and we will begin spending more time outdoors. The first day of Spring kicks off the season next week on Sunday, March 20th.It’s also that time of year when most allergy sufferers find their seasonal allergies kicking… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on January 19, 2022
It is no secret that our eyes change as we age. Favorably, there is a lot we can do to preserve our eye health. A few of the most common age-related vision problems are glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration. Early detection and prevention are crucial with many of these conditions,… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on January 11, 2022
What Is Low Vision? Low vision is a vision problem that makes it difficult to do everyday activities. Low vision is not correctible with surgery, glasses or contact lenses. This type of vision loss does not include complete blindness because there is still some sight, and low vision can sometimes be improved using visual aids – which are… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on January 5, 2022
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Although the most common forms… Read More
