Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on November 17, 2021
We are fast approaching the biggest holiday seasons to celebrate, spend time with family, and spend most of our time in the kitchen preparing our favorite holiday dishes. As we prepare our delicious meals, we want to remind you to practice kitchen safety to protect you and your loved ones from a preventable eye injury…. Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on November 10, 2021
This week we are spotlighting World Keratoconus Day, which takes place on November 10, 2021. This is a perfect time to increase awareness about the condition sponsored by the National Keratoconus Foundation, an educational program of the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UC Irvine, to raise awareness about keratoconus (KC). We are joining in to educate… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on November 3, 2021
Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness that often has no early warning signs. However, early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care are the only ways to help prevent vision loss. We want to share, empower, encourage and help spread the word about diabetic eye disease. According to the National Eye Institute,… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on October 27, 2021
Dry eye disease is a common condition occurring when your tears cannot provide lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be scarce to produce for many reasons, which can cause your eyes to feel uncomfortable. The tear instability leads to inflammation which may damage the eye’s surface. In certain situations, you may experience dry eyes, such… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on September 9, 2021
As our city and state begin to pick up the pieces from Hurricane Ida, we hope that all of you are safe and healthy. We want to express that our top priority is our patients’ eye health, and we are still here for all of your eye care needs. We are OPEN at our Uptown… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on August 25, 2021
Beginning in the early to mid-40s, many adults may start to have issues seeing clearly, especially when reading and working on a digital device. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, adults develop this typical problem between 41 to 60. This average change in the eye’s focusing ability, called presbyopia, will continue to progress over… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on August 19, 2021
Did you know that physically active people appear to have a 73 percent lower risk of developing glaucoma? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be able to lower their risk of glaucoma significantly. Researchers reported a 73 percent decline in the risk of developing… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Uncategorized on August 11, 2021
Did you know that healthy eating habits may delay age-related macular degeneration? According to the National Institutes of Health, it takes an average of 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic. Healthy eating is not just good for your eye but your overall health, and to develop a healthy eating habit is always… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on August 3, 2021
The human eye is one crucial aspect that we should not take for granted. The miracle of seeing the beautiful world around you is the greatest gift we have as individuals. Did you know that the human eye can differentiate approximately 10 million different colors? The eye anatomy is very intricate and essential to understanding… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on July 29, 2021
Do you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts while sleeping. OSA symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, feeling sleepy during the day, and waking with a headache. Leaving this condition untreated may lead to serious health problems like stroke,… Read More
