Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on November 20, 2023
This Thanksgiving season, it is essential to acknowledge what we are grateful for in our lives and thank all our patients. It is a pleasure to care for your eye care needs every day. The doctors and staff at our office have the opportunity to touch so many people’s lives uniquely, and we see patients… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health, General on October 31, 2023
Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness, often with 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, by… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on October 24, 2023
Are you ready for a fun Halloween celebration this year? As Halloween approaches, we urge costume shoppers to avoid non-prescription lenses after a study finds chlorine, metal, and other harmful chemicals during product testing. Wearing costume contact lenses on Halloween can be a real scream. However, the scare from non-prescription contact lenses can be all… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health, General on October 10, 2023
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. Abnormally high pressure often causes this damage to your eye. Did you know that glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over 60? However, blindness from glaucoma can often be… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on October 3, 2023
October is not just the month of all things pumpkin spice, caramel corn, or the spooky holiday of Halloween but also Eye Prevention Month. Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the simplest things you can do to keep your eyes healthy throughout your life. Check out a few surprising facts about eye injuries… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health, General on August 15, 2023
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 General on August 8, 2023
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 health, but your overall health, and developing a healthy eating habit is always… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on June 20, 2023
Isn’t it interesting that a study completed by MIT stated that it would be hard to recognize you if you did not have your eyebrows!? Our eyebrows and eyelashes frame our faces, but they don’t just exist for our beauty. They also serve as protection, help us express emotion, and are our eye’s first line… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on June 6, 2023
During June, ‘Celebrated’ is Men’s Health Month, hosted by Men’s Health Network since 1992. It is the perfect time to celebrate Men’s Health Month because we also celebrate Father’s Day on June 18, 2023. This month is about encouraging yourself and the men in your life to take care of their overall health and their… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on May 31, 2023
Prevent Blindness has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month to raise cataract awareness and educate patients about one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. According to Prevent Blindness, over 25 million Americans will develop cataracts. As the population in America ages, the number of cataract cases will likely increase… Read More
