With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, Kleinsorge Family Eye Care joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding the public of certain toy-related safety guidelines when choosing the perfect gifts for little ones in their lives.
A number of recent studies have shown that some popular toy types are commonly associated with childhood eye injuries. These include air guns and other toys that shoot projectiles, high-powered lasers, and sports equipment. [Read more…]
Did you know that 60% of Americans with diabetes skip annual sight-saving eye exams? People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving, annual eye exams, according to a large study. This is especially timely as the we join the Academy in reiterating the importance of eye exams during the month of November, which is observed as Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. [Read more…]
On November 14th, global awareness is directed towards Diabetes Day. It was first introduced in 1995 in response to the alarming rise of diabetes around the world.
Did you know:
On November 14, global awareness is directed toward Diabetes Day. It was first introduced in 1991 in response to the alarming rise of diabetes around the world. Did you know that:
• 1 in 2 adults with diabetes are not diagnosed!
• Screening for Type 2 diabetes is important for early diagnosis and treatment
• Up to 70% of type 2 Diabetic cases can be prevented with healthier lifestyle changes
• In 2015 there were 415 million adults had diabetes
• By 2040, this number will rise to 642 million- that’s 1 in every 10 adults! [Read more…]
Last week we learned about what pink eye is and its’ symptoms to look out, this week, we’ll learn the different types of pink eye and what to be wary of when treating them.
This common eye condition can be defined as a redness and inflammation of the membranes that cover the whites of the eyes. Conjunctivitis will also affect the membranes on the inner parts of the eyelids.
Pink eye may be caused by many different things. It can be caused by a bacteria, a virus, allergies, toxic agents and sometimes by underlying diseases in the body. Pink eye can be classified as noninfectious or infectious depending on the cause. [Read more…]
