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 Eye Health on September 27, 2022
Conjunctivitis, usually referred to as pink eye, is a prevalent eye condition. Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, irritated by a virus, bacteria, or allergies where the eyes are inflamed and red. Some types of pink eye are very contagious and can quickly spread from person to person. There are many misconceptions about… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on September 20, 2022
This week is when the seasons change, and we say goodbye to summer and welcome the first day of Fall. Fall is a beautiful time of year to see the beautiful leaves change. The days and nights get cooler, so it’s time for many to deal with eye irritation due to fall allergies. Did you… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on September 14, 2022
In today’s time, we use digital screens for just about everything to relax, work, play, or keep up with our daily lives. Researchers have discovered that it only takes two hours of screen time per day to have a 90% risk of developing digital eye strain. Why Do Digital Screens Cause Eyestrain? You normally blink… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on September 6, 2022
September is Healthy Aging Month. This month is perfect for focusing on healthy practices and managing your eye health. According to the National Eye Institute, more than 40 million Americans are 65 or older, which is expected to grow to more than 88 million by 2050. By that same year, the number of Americans with… 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 Eye Health on August 23, 2022
As we age, we undergo a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is ensuring our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize risks. What Are The Common Age-Related Vision Changes? Increased sensitivity to glare – this can be an… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on August 16, 2022
Having healthy eyesight is an integral part to maintaining an excellent quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million blind and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error…. Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on August 16, 2022
Having healthy eyesight is an integral part to maintaining an excellent quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million blind and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error…. Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in Eye Health on August 9, 2022
Do you eat foods that look delicious to the eye or food that is good for your eyes? Eating healthy food is the key to reducing the risk of developing eye diseases, making nutrition and eye health go hand-in-hand. Check out a feast for your eyes that includes the top foods that will help promote… Read More
