The end of the year is quickly approaching and that means the end of most of your insurance plan benefits. In most cases, unused medical insurance benefits from this year will not be carried over to the new year. So, you should use it before your deductible resets. This also means you should take advantages of any…
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Diagnosed Glaucoma – What is Glaucoma, Now What Should You Do?
You received a diagnosis from your eye doctor and they have diagnosed glaucoma, but what can you do to ease your mind, and find a good ophthalmologist that specializes in glaucoma treatment? What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a serious eye disease caused by a build-up of intraocular pressure (IOP) inside the eye that effects the optic…
Prevent Cataracts during Cataract Awareness Month.
Did you know, that over 24 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts in the United States alone, according to the Vision Problems in the U.S. report from Prevent Blindness? Prevent Blindness has dedicated June as Cataract Awareness Month to help build awareness to the public. What are Cataracts? A cataract is a medical…
Women Blindness – They’re More Likely to Experience It
2/3 of blindness and visual impairment happens in women Over 3/4 of visual impairment is preventable or correctable Women Should be Aware They’re at Higher Risk With twice as many women being diagnosed with eye diseases and suffering vision loss than men each year, women need to be aware they’re in a higher-risk group for…
Keep Your Eyes Safe While Working
In 2013 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over 22,000 eye injuries in the workplace resulting in lost work. This statistic doesn’t even take into account the eye injuries not resulting in loss work, or continuous eye strain that may be a result of unhealthy habits in the workplace. That’s why Prevent Blindness America has…
Take Action. Don’t Lose Sight of Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, a month to increase awareness and emphasize solutions. In the U.S. alone 2.1 million people have AMD, a vision disorder that include symptoms like blurry vision, dark areas and can result in permanent loss of central vision. Perhaps you have recently been made aware that you or…
Hey Cleveland, Don’t Forget Your Eyes in 2015
Happy New Year Cleveland! It’s 2015 and the year is looking good for Cleveland, Ohio. With national recognition for accomplishments like getting LeBron back and hosting the upcoming Republican National Convention, Cleveland is back on top! So let’s put Cleveland on the map for something else in 2015 – healthy eyes! This time of year,…
Diabetes and Vision Should be Concerning
Set your sight on healthy vision if you have diabetes. Diabetes and vision should be concerning to anyone suffering from diabetes, however, some of us are more at risk than others. The subject of diabetes seems to be everywhere these days—in the news, on social media, even on talk shows. In fact, 26 million people…
How Do People With Diabetes Maintain Healthy Vision?
No Warning Signs of Diabetic Eye Disease Let us help you with diabetic eye disease prevention. Your eyes are an important part of your health. If you have diabetes, set your sight on healthy vision. Unfortunately, diabetic eye disease has no warning signs so working with an eye doctor to find and treat the disease…
Learning About Diabetic Eye Disease – November is National Diabetes Month.
What is Diabetic Eye Disease? November is National Diabetes Month. Did you know that diabetes is one of the primary reasons for blindness amongst working-age adults in the United States? However, with early detection and preventative treatment prescribed by an eye doctor in a timely manner, this disease can be controlled. Diabetic Eye Disease 101:…