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
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on November 11, 2020
Did you know that diabetes could cause eye disease? Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, and many don’t experience symptoms. Early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care with your eye doctor are the only ways to prevent vision loss. Diabetic patients require special eye care to manage their blood sugar and ensure the… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on November 2, 2020
Tears play a vital role in the health and function of our eyes. That’s what makes dry eye such a serious problem. Tears serve as our eyes’ first line of defense against irritants like dust and germs, washing them away with every blink. They also enable our eyes to turn and swivel comfortably. When the… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on October 18, 2020
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans over 50, affecting about 2.1 million people nationwide. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to preventing vision loss. Eyecare Associates physicians are educating our patients about the facts on AMD. AMD… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on October 12, 2020
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 3 million Americans have the potentially blinding eye disease glaucoma, but only half are aware of it. Glaucoma slowly damages the eye’s optic nerve, the important link between the eye and the brain. People with Glaucoma usually lose vision before they notice any problems with their eyes. The most… Read More
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on September 29, 2020
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the lens of the eye. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina works by converting the light that comes through the lens… Read More
