Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on February 3, 2021
AMD is a disorder of the macula. The macula is the part of your retina where your central and color vision calls home. AMD is a complex disorder where degenerative protein/lipids (called “drusen”) deposit under the retina. These deposits are seen in early macular degeneration. As the disease progresses, the retina’s structural support system breaks… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on January 18, 2021
What Does “Low Vision” Means? As we age, our eyes change too. Many of these vision changes can be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. However, if your eye doctor tells you that your vision cannot be fully corrected with ordinary prescription lenses, medical treatment, or surgery, and you still have some usable vision. In… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on January 11, 2021
It is a New Year, and a new chance to grow wiser. Just as your body ages, so too will your eyesight begin to change as you grow older. Some changes are driven by heredity, and others are exacerbated by the elements of our environment. Without healthy eyes, your quality of life would likely change… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on January 4, 2021
National Glaucoma Awareness Month is an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages…. Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on December 22, 2020
We are all looking forward to a fresh new start and ready to ring in the New Year with cheer! Every year it is that special time to celebrate with champagne but popping a bottle of bubbly comes with some risk. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a champagne cork can fly up to… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on December 14, 2020
Some of the most popular toys this year may not be the best gift for your child. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about a quarter of a million children are seen in hospital emergency departments in the U.S. each year due to toy-related injuries. Nearly half of those injuries were to the head… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on December 11, 2020
It is that magical time of the year, a season of giving and being merry! What a year we have had so far, where you might have placed your needs at the bottom of your to-do list. At Eyecare Associates, we want to remind you to give yourself a gift that you will cherish for… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on December 3, 2020
A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that, while progress is being made, smoking and tobacco use remains a concern for the health of millions of Americans. Smoking causes itchy, watery eyes, which can be a nuisance, but more importantly, smoking escalates the risk for vision-threatening eye diseases… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on November 23, 2020
This Thanksgiving season, it is important to acknowledge the things we are grateful for in our lives. The doctors and staff of Eyecare Associates have the opportunity to touch so many people’s lives in such a unique way, and we see patients all the time who tell us how their eye care appointment has made a… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on November 20, 2020
The Thanksgiving holiday is almost here for us to celebrate with cheer! Although we may be celebrating the holiday differently this year, the favorite Thanksgiving dinner traditions will still live on for a happy holiday season. As we prepare our Thanksgiving nutritious meals, let’s take a look at a few eye safety tips from the… Read More
