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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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]