Our Eyes Change As We Age

Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health

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 eye health risks. What Are Common Age-Related Vision Changes? What Are Some Major Age-Related Eye Diseases?…

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How Do I Know If I Am Having an Ocular Migraine?

Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health

Classic migraines are typically associated with a painful headache affecting about 10% of the US population. However, ocular migraines can cause visual distortion without always being related to head pain. What is an Ocular Migraine? The American Migraine Foundation defines Ocular Migraine as a condition that encompasses a variety of migraine subtypes. These subtypes are…

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How Do I Know If I Am Having an Ocular Migraine?

April is Sports Eye Safety Month

Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health

April is Sports Eye Safety Month, initiated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) to raise awareness about preventing sports-related eye injuries. Every year, nearly 30,000 sports-related eye injuries are treated in emergency rooms in the United States. It is worth noting that ninety percent of these eye injuries could have been avoided if the…

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April is Sports Eye Safety Month