Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on October 25, 2022
Are you ready to celebrate and have fun this Halloween? Creating your Halloween costumes and putting the extra finishes on your costume look to indulge in a fun expression of your personality, but if you are not careful in what you choose, your costume could lead to a trip to the eye doctor. Thinking of… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on October 12, 2022
WRBH 88.3 FM Radio Hosts 8th Annual “A Blind Taste Event” at La Petite Grocery and Raises $34K To Continue its More Than 45 Year Legacy of Service to the Blind Event returns after two-year hiatus due to COVID with EyeCare Associates as one of the main event sponsors NEW ORLEANS – (Sept. 28, 2022) – Earlier… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on June 8, 2022
Our eyes are windows to our health, impressive complex organs that need special attention. We like to empower our patients with a wealth of knowledge on their eye health, and we would like to discuss today’s retinal detachment. According to the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment is a sight-threatening condition that affects 1 in… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on May 12, 2022
May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month, and as the weather is getting warmer, the anticipation has many of us planning for FUN in the sun to enjoy the outdoors. Are you prepared to be protected from the UV rays before you head out to enjoy the warm weather upon us this season? As we spend long… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on April 20, 2022
As we age, we go through a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is making sure our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize eye health risks. What Are The Common Age-Related Vision Changes? Increased sensitivity to glare –… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on April 19, 2022
Most people are familiar with classic migraines as a painful headache that affects about 10 percent of the US population. Still, the visual distortion that comes with ocular migraines is not always related to head pain. What is an Ocular Migraine? According to the American Migraine Foundation, Ocular Migraine is a term used to refer to… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on April 1, 2022
This month and year-round, we would like to remind our patients to prioritize your eye health in 2022 by scheduling your comprehensive eye exam and keeping in mind the importance of good eye health. Save Your Vision Month traces its founding to 1927 by members of the American Optometric Association (AOA). This month and every… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on March 23, 2022
What is Diabetic Retinopathy? According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people who have diabetes. It affects blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of your eye). If you have diabetes, it’s vital to schedule a… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on March 8, 2022
March is Women’s History Month, celebrating women’s contributions to history, society, medicine, and culture. There have been groundbreaking contributions from women within eye healthcare as well. Did you know that women are at greater risk for eye disease and visual impairments? According to the Women’s Eye Health Organization, women account for more than two-thirds of… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on March 2, 2022
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 2,000 eye injuries occur each day on the job. Most would think that eye injuries only happen in construction or manufacturing jobs. However, nearly 40% of work-related eye injuries happen in offices, healthcare facilities, construction, or laboratory work environments. It is essential that proper… Read More
