New Year’s Goals for an Eye Healthy 2024
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in News
As we wave goodbye to 2023, let’s leap into 2024 with positive vibrations for a healthy year ahead. The New Year is a time to start fresh and renew our commitment to health, happiness, and success. It’s important to include eye health and safety in these resolutions. Listed below are a few ways to prioritize…
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Give the Gift You Will Cherish for a Lifetime
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health,News
It is that magical time of the year, a season of giving and being merry! Our practice would like to remind you to give yourself a gift you will cherish for a lifetime — the gift of healthy vision. As we age, we should watch for signs of age-related vision loss because early diagnosis prevents…
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Shop This Holiday With an Eye on Safety
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
The holiday shopping season is in full swing. It’s the perfect time of year to make holiday memories with family and friends that will last for a lifetime. In support of Safe Toys Month, we want to empower our patients with information that includes a few safety guidelines for choosing the perfect gifts for the…
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Smoking and Your Eyes
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
It is a countdown to the end of the year, and it is almost time to wave goodbye to 2023. Many people are considering their goals for 2024; for some, quitting smoking is their top goal. The most common health effect that comes to mind when we think of smoking is lung cancer, but it…
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We Are Thankful for Our Patients
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in News
This Thanksgiving season, it is essential to acknowledge what we are grateful for in our lives and thank all our patients. It is a pleasure to care for your eye care needs every day. The doctors and staff at our office have the opportunity to touch so many people’s lives uniquely, and we see patients…
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Kitchen Eye Safety Tips
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
We are fast approaching the most prominent holiday season to celebrate, spend time with family, and spend most of our time in the kitchen preparing our favorite holiday dishes. As we prepare our delicious meals, we want to remind you to practice kitchen eye safety to protect you and your loved ones from preventable eye…
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Do You Want Relief From Dry Eyes?
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Uncategorized
Dry eye disease is a common condition occurring when your tears cannot provide lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be scarce to produce for many reasons, which can cause your eyes to feel uncomfortable. The tear instability leads to inflammation, which may damage the eye’s surface. You may experience dry eyes in certain situations, such…
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How To Be Eye Safe This Halloween
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
Are you ready for a fun Halloween celebration this year? As Halloween approaches, we urge costume shoppers to avoid non-prescription lenses after a study finds chlorine, metal, and other harmful chemicals during product testing. Wearing costume contact lenses on Halloween can be a real scream. However, the scare from non-prescription contact lenses can be…
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I Have Been Diagnosed with Cataracts. What’s Next?
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
You are not alone if you have been diagnosed with cataracts by your eye doctor. According to the National Eye Institute, cataracts affect over 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older. At our practice, we are here for you to ensure you have the best support for your cataract diagnosis. Here are a few recommendations…
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Let’s Talk About Glaucoma; The Silent Thief of Sight
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. Abnormally high pressure often causes this damage to your eye. Did you know that glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over 60? However, blindness from glaucoma can often be…
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