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What Eye Health Risks Can You Inherit from Your Mother?
On the second Sunday of May, we honor our moms on Mother’s Day, a day to celebrate the women who raised us. After all, where would we be without our amazing moms? The tradition dates back to 1914 when U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially designated the...
What Your Optometrist Looks for During a Dilated Eye Exam
A dilated eye exam is one of the most effective tools your eye doctor uses to protect your healthy vision. By widening the pupils, dilation gives your optometrist a clear view into the back of your eye to examine the retina and optic nerve, helping detect eye concerns early—often before symptoms appear. When you come in for an exam, your doctor will determine if dilation is necessary by considering the answers to these questions, along with other clinical information: What is the reason...
6 Bad Vision Habits to Ditch in 2026
It’s time to make your “To-Do” list for 2026, whether that means setting goals or making lifestyle changes for the New Year. But this year, why not consider changing it up and making a “Don’t Do” list for your eyes? When it comes to...
5 Facts to Know About Glaucoma
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, the perfect time to raise awareness of glaucoma and how it is detected and treated. Glaucoma accounts for 9 to 12% of all cases of blindness worldwide — and is a leading cause of total vision loss in the United States. About...
3 Reasons to Get an Eye Exam Before Buying a VR Headset
It’s no surprise that virtual reality (VR) headsets are at the top of many holiday wish lists. When you slip on that headset, it transports you to another world: standing at the top of a virtual mountain, flying in a hot air balloon, or battling monsters with a...
Why Your Flex 125 Funds Are More Flexible Than You Think
“Use it or lose it” applies to a lot of things in life! Let’s look at how it applies to your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds. Those tax-free funds that you’ve saved all year likely expire on December 31, so your hard-earned dollars could...
A1C vs CGM: What Every Diabetic Should Know to Protect Vision
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin made that statement in 1735 to applaud Boston’s fire prevention strategies and encourage his city, Philadelphia, to adopt similar methods to prevent destructive fires....
6 Tips for Diabetics to Regulate Blood Sugar and Protect Your Vision
How Diabetes Affects Your Eyes—and What You Can Do About It November is National Diabetes Awareness Month — an opportune time to focus on early detection, management, and support for people living with diabetes. If you have diabetes, you are most likely...