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Did you know that January is Glaucoma Awareness Month? Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults over the age of 60, but up to half of those with glaucoma do not know they have the disease. You can save your vision with early detection and treatment. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is […]

What better holiday present is there than clear vision? What better person is there to give it to than yourself?  It doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive to get the kind of care for your eyes that you need and deserve. For some, this may mean self-care, while for others, it may mean something […]

December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month. As December is usually a time for giving gifts, especially to family, it’s important to make sure the things you buy for your children are safe.  Injuries, including head and eye injuries, can be very common this time of year. They land thousands of children in the emergency […]

If you need to have cataract surgery and have an FSA, you may be able to have it covered. This depends on the kind of FSA that you have and if you have traditional cataract surgery. If you have an FSA and need cataract surgery, this may be a way to use any pre-tax earnings […]

Surgeons from Shepherd Eye Center are among the first ophthalmologists in Las Vegas to implant the new Alcon Vivity intraocular lens for cataract patients. This new lens technology, known as AcrySof IQ Vivity, provides an additional option for cataract patients to treat presbyopia and is a first-of-its-kind, non-diffractive lens that offers a continuous extended range […]

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. People with diabetes, especially those that are older, have a higher risk of a variety of eye-related conditions. This includes glaucoma and cataracts. The eye condition most closely linked to diabetes, though, is diabetic retinopathy. The condition is a direct result of having diabetes. If you have diabetes, […]

Diabetic retinopathy is a risk for anyone with diabetes. When blood sugar levels are high for a long time, the blood vessels in the retina can become cut off from the rest of the body. This causes the vessels to swell, leak, and become weak. When the retina suffers damaged, it can cause vision loss. […]

October 8th marks the 20th World Sight Day. This is an event held annually on the second Thursday in October by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, or IAPB. World Sight Day (WSD) is observed in countries all over the world. The goal of the day is to promote awareness and advocate for […]

As far as facial features go, your eyes are some of the most seen by others. When you’re not happy with the way your eyes look, it can start to affect your confidence. One of the biggest cosmetic issues people often have with their eyes is with their eyelids. Whether it’s due to a chronic […]

September is Healthy Aging Month, as recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. There’s more than one component of healthy aging. Your mental and physical health is, of course, the main area of focus. But a big part of your physical health is dependent on your vision. There are several eye-related conditions that can come […]