Eye Injury Prevention: 4 Ways to Be Proactive at Home and Work

While in the safety of your home, it’s easy to forget about protecting your eyes, but it’s important to keep in mind. This means ensuring your tools and other equipment are not old or damaged, and wearing protective glasses when exposed to small objects or excessive dust.

Pediatric Retina Conditions Overview

Although rare, infants, children, and adolescents are susceptible to retina conditions typically occurring due to genetic predispositions, infection, injury, or prematurity.

What Happens to the Retina as We Age?

Many simply assume that worsening vision quality and aging go hand-in-hand and that there’s not much that can be done. However, this is not exactly accurate as there is more to the story of how aging can impact our eyes.

5 Reasons to Take Diabetic Retina Health Seriously

Diabetic eye disease takes many forms, and it’s important to know what to look out for in order to stay ahead of your visual health.

How Does Vascular Health Play a Role in How Well We Can See?

When thinking about your health, it is important to remember that your body is a network. A problem in one part of the body is most likely not an isolated issue, but rather systemic.

February Is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month

Although many patients experience less severe forms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the condition can sometimes lead to permanent vision loss, especially if not caught early on.

Is it Pink Eye or Uveitis?

If your eyes are red, itchy, and tearing excessively, you might just assume that you have pink eye, which is very common and highly transmittable. However, these symptoms can actually indicate something else, something you might not have heard of until just now: uveitis.

VRC is Proud to Welcome Dr. Louis Maisel to the VRC Family

The Underlying Health Conditions That Increase Your Risk for Vision Loss

Your eyes are not only the window to the soul--they can also be a window into your health. Most people will experience some form of vision loss or impairment in their life, particularly as they age.

Diabetic Eye Disease and the Importance of Early Intervention

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, which is a perfect opportunity for patients to think about their overall health, learn more about how diabetes affects vision, and/or schedule a diabetic eye screening.