Understanding the Eye Chart

The Eye Chart The eye chart just might be the most recognized symbol of an eye doctor’s office. Almost everyone has had to read letters from one at some point in their life whether at the eye doctor’s office, your pediatrician or school nurse’s office, or even the...

June is Cataract Awareness Month

Cataract Common Cause of Blindness Cataracts, one of the most common causes of blindness, develop when the lens of the eye, located behind the iris and pupil, becomes opaque or cloudy. A cataract can result in loss of vision as it prevents light from passing into your...

Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Your Central Vision

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Leading Cause of Vision Loss Did you know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness among adults aged 50 and above? AMD occurs when the part of the retina responsible for your...