“Eyes are the window to your soul”-William Shakespeare
They also give us a pretty clear view of your overall health, and that includes signs and symptoms of diabetes.
The most common form of diabetes is called Type II or adult onset diabetes, which means your body doesn’t use the insulin it makes very well or doesn’t make enough insulin to start with. As the condition worsens, the body will need a replacement for that insulin to function.
Why can’t I see up close anymore?
You may fondly remember the days you could see up close and far away without difficulty. Then, for a while, you may have thought the lighting in the restaurant was too dim, or the font on the menu was too small. But now, you are struggling to see your cell phone.
Chances are, if you are older than 40 and have no other medical issues like uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure, you have presbyopia.
It’s allergy season. What can you do for those itchy, watery eyes?
It is easy to love spring as the color green makes a comeback and sunlight finally finds a way into our homes, but it can be hard to love a season full of allergies.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis, Missouri ranks in the top 50 places to avoid for seasonal allergies. The worst part? It ranked on the list for both spring and fall allergens.
On the 20th day of each month in the year 2020, we will post a short snippet on social media to remind patients, friends and family of the importance of complete eye health. Each of those snippets will also appear here for reference.
We hope you enjoy the small reminders!
Happy 2020!
The American Optometric Association (AOA) announced the official launch of the #2020EyeExam campaign to make eye health and vision care a national priority in 2020. The public awareness campaign underscores the importance of receiving an in-person comprehensive eye examination with an AOA doctor of optometry as part of their annual health care routine.
“AOA’s mission is to ensure people understand the importance of annual eye exams. It’s the simplest step in preserving not only vision but overall health,” Barbara L. Horn, OD, AOA president, said in a company news release. “2020 represents a historic moment and we’re excited to partner with our affiliates, member doctors of optometry and paraoptometrics all over the country to make the comprehensive eye exam a priority for the public.”
Are you sneezing and congested? Are your eyes watery and red? Perhaps you have seasonal allergies. About 20 percent of adults and children in the United States suffer from allergies. It’s the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States.
Part of allergy suffering can include red, teary eyes or painful inner eyelids. This can be associated with seasonal springtime allergies or even summer and fall allergies. Red watery eyes, inflamed inner eyelids, blurred vision, a scratchy feeling in the eyes and, sometimes a puss-like or watery discharge can also be related to cosmetic, animal or fabric allergic reactions as well. However, eye inflammation or conjunctivitis can have other causes and need to be diagnosed before treatment begins.
In honor of Save Your Vision Month, celebrated each March, the doctors and staff at Family Eye Care of O’Fallon remind our patients about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health.
More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness. “Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited, preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health,” said Dr. Vivian Kloke.