Falls Prevention Awareness: The Important Connection Between Vision and Balance
A fall is rarely caused by one factor alone. Strength, balance, medications, blood pressure, home hazards, footwear and chronic medical conditions can all contribute. Vision is another important part of that picture. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four adults age 65 and older falls each year. Falls can lead […]
Healthy Aging Month: How Your Eyes Change – and Which Changes Should Not Be Ignored
Aging can affect the eyes in many ways. Some changes, such as needing additional light to read or having more difficulty focusing on nearby objects, are common. Others may signal an eye disease that can threaten vision without causing noticeable symptoms in its earliest stages. Healthy Aging Month is an opportunity to consider vision as […]
Sports Eye Safety Month: Protecting Vision at Every Age
September is Sports Eye Safety Month, an opportunity to focus on an area of injury prevention that is often overlooked. Helmets, pads and mouthguards are widely accepted parts of athletic safety, but appropriate eye protection may be just as important. The American Academy of Ophthalmology estimates that sports-related eye injuries send approximately 30,000 people to […]
August Health Observances and Eye Health
August recognizes several health conditions that may have direct or indirect connections to eye health. Psoriasis can be associated with inflammatory eye conditions. Gastroparesis may be connected to diabetic eye disease when diabetes is the underlying cause. Typical spinal muscular atrophy does not usually affect vision or eye movement directly. Psoriasis Awareness Month Psoriasis is […]
National Breastfeeding Month: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Eye Health
August is National Breastfeeding Month in the United States. The observance was established by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee in 2011 to support breastfeeding and human-milk feeding families. Pregnancy and the postpartum period can affect vision and eye comfort. Many changes are temporary, but certain symptoms can indicate a medical condition requiring prompt evaluation. Patients in […]
National Immunization Awareness Month: How Vaccines Help Protect Health and Vision
Every August, National Immunization Awareness Month highlights the importance of vaccination throughout life. Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases that can cause serious illness, hospitalization, disability, and death. Some vaccine-preventable infections can also affect the eyes or threaten vision. For patients in Roswell, Cumming, North Fulton County, and Forsyth County, reviewing vaccination records is one part […]
World Sjögren’s Day: When Dry Eyes May Be More Than Dry Eyes
July 23 is World Sjögren’s Day, an awareness day created by the Sjögren’s Foundation to honor Dr. Henrik Sjögren, the Swedish ophthalmologist who first described the disease that now bears his name. The day is an opportunity to raise awareness, improve recognition, and support patients living with Sjögren’s. For an eye care practice, this awareness […]
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month: What Teens and Young Adults Should Know About Transitioning to Adult Eye Care
Graduating high school comes with a long list of transitions. College, work, independence, new schedules, new responsibilities, and new doctors may all become part of the next chapter. For teens and young adults living with juvenile arthritis, one important transition should not be overlooked: moving from pediatric eye care to adult eye care. July is […]
UV Safety Month: Why Eye Protection Matters Even More After 40
July is recognized as UV Safety Month, a national reminder to protect your skin and eyes from the long-term effects of ultraviolet radiation. While many people remember sunscreen, hats, and shade, eye protection is often treated as optional – something we reach for on vacation, at the pool, or while driving into bright sunlight. But […]
Men’s Health Month: What Your Eyes May Reveal About Your Overall Health
When most people think about Men’s Health Month, they think about annual physicals, heart disease screenings, blood pressure checks, or prostate health. However, many men are surprised to learn that a comprehensive eye exam can provide valuable insights into their overall health. The eyes are the only place in the body where healthcare providers can […]