by Memorial Eye Center | Aug 5, 2021 | Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eye Disease, Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of irreversible vision loss in people over 60. While there’s no cure, there are things you can do to prevent or slow this eye disease’s progression. AMD occurs when a problem develops with the...
by Memorial Eye Center | Jul 15, 2021 | Eye Health, Improve Eyesight, Vision Loss
Maybe your mother told you as a child that eating carrots can improve eyesight, or maybe you’ve heard it elsewhere. Wherever you learned it, the question remains: Is it myth or truth? The answer is that yes, under certain circumstances, the nutrients in this popular...
by Memorial Eye Center | Jul 9, 2021 | Eye Health, Glaucoma, Vision Loss
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, and each type is different. The two most common forms are open-angle glaucoma, and closed-angle glaucoma. These two types of glaucoma in particular have several things in common: High eye pressure is the greatest risk factor They...
by Memorial Eye Care | Apr 1, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured, Vision Care
Did you know that two thirds of people living with visual impairments are women? Find out why women are at greater risk for vision loss and other eye conditions, and how you can protect your eyes this month and always. Women have a higher risk of developing...
by Memorial Eye Center | Mar 20, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Vision Protection
Your two eyes are the only ones you’ve got, but are you doing everything you can to protect them? This month, we’re checking in on your eye care routine and giving you tips to protect your eyes and your vision. Did you know that many vision problems aren’t inevitable?...
