Who Gets Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is the deterioration of the macula, the small central area of the eye that controls visual acuity. Typically developing macular degeneration is a slow, painless vision loss. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Macular degeneration is often...
FSA, HRA, HSA……use your health care money by year’s end before you lose it!
There are many ways to pay for health care expenses. Some people have special health care accounts through their employer, or a health savings account they set up on their own. Here are some simple explanations, and how you can leverage the funds in these accounts....
Screen Time and Children
Screen time is the amount of time a person spends staring at digital displays including computers, tablets, smartphones, and TVs. In our modern and technology-focused world children are spending time on digital displays for educational and recreational purposes....
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, which aims to increase awareness of diabetes and diabetic eye disease. This month in particular, Dr. Mitchell would like to encourage people with diabetes to seek treatment for vision problems related to their...
What Is Dry Eye?
Dry eye syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of moisture and lubrication of the eyes. Your eye’s tears keep the surface of the eye moist and lubricated, as well as washing away dust, debris, and other microorganisms. What causes dry eye? Typically dry eye occurs...