Eye Disease Management Blog

Getting eye exams, wearing glasses reduces risk of developing dementia. A new study says that getting an annual eye exam or wearing glasses or contacts can reduce the risk of dementia. Gracia Lam https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/06/well/live/vision-loss-brain-health.html JAMA Ophthalmology found that people with untreated visual impairments have a higher chance of developing dementia...

Encourage Eye Safety for Activities Help protect patients by discussing sport and safety eyewear at every patient encounter By Kenneth Daniels, OD, FAAO https://www.optometricmanagement.com/issues/2021/april-2021/encourage-eye-safety-for-activities April 1, 2021 Consider the patient who experienced an alkaline burn to the cornea, the patient who had a thorn enter her left eye; the patient whose...

Advanced-age adults who face increased odds of developing a degenerative eye disease frequently narrow their worries to conditions that are most in the spotlight and/or prevalent, such as the world’s two leading causes of blindness — cataract and glaucoma. Lost in this mix among senior Americans is adequate awareness of age-related...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.

Many retinal conditions can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. If your optometrist notices signs of retinal disease, they’ll manage the condition until it's necessary to refer you to a retina specialist.

Aging comes with many blessings but also certain challenges. Having a higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of them. Fortunately, a formulation of vitamins and minerals called AREDS2 may slow the progression of vision loss from AMD. We at in Hopewell offer treatment for macular degeneration and other eye diseases.