by Ophthalmology Associates | May 5, 2018 | Insights
Studies show there is a gender gap in eye disease. Women are more likely than men to suffer from sight-threatening conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and glaucoma.1 In support of Healthy Vision Month in May, the Ophthalmology...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Apr 2, 2018 | Insights
Ophthalmology Associates and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April. More than 40 percent of eye injuries that occur every year are related to sports or recreational activities. A recent...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Mar 1, 2018 | Insights
Ophthalmologists Say 90 Percent of Work-Related Eye Injuries Can be Avoided by Wearing Eye Protection. Ophthalmology Associates and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge making eye health part of a daily work wellness routine. On-the-job safety goes well beyond...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Feb 3, 2018 | Insights
Age-Related Macular Degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors, affecting approximately 2.1 million people nationwide[1]. By 2050, it is expected that the number will more than double to 5.4 million[2]. People may be putting themselves at...
by Ophthalmology Associates | Jan 4, 2018 | Insights
Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide. It affects more than 3 million people in the United States—nearly half of whom are unaware they have the disease. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, Ophthalmology Associates joins the American Academy of...
