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Did you know that there are no medications that doctors can prescribe to reverse cataract formation? Cataracts cause your eye's natural lens to become cloudy, causing problems with vision. Your eye doctor can prescribe strong eyeglasses or contact lenses to help, but the only known cure for cataracts is surgery.

Astigmatism is a condition where light does not refract evenly due to errors in the shape of the cornea. It can also happen when there is an irregular curve in your natural lens. It distorts the appearance of objects and makes things look blurry. The doctor diagnoses the condition through a comprehensive eye exam.

A newborn baby’s vision is mostly blurry. However, their visual system develops and fully forms over the next few months. That said, it is vital to protect your little one’s vision with regular pediatric eye exams as they grow.

If you want to update your eyewear in 2022, February is the month to enjoy the latest fashion trends. Fashionable eyeglasses should not be an afterthought. Consider them as unique accessories that instantly draw attention to your style statement.  

Getting regular eye exams will help ensure that your eyes remain healthy. How frequently you will need the exams will depend on your age and general eye health. If you have certain medical conditions, you will need frequent eye exams. 

Employees can enjoy tax-free health care insurance plans set up by their employers through a flexible spending account (FSA). A portion of an employee's salary goes to the plan every month. Your employer has a choice whether they want to contribute to your FSA account. Contributions put into the FSA account regularly help cater for the medical expenses you are eligible for within the plan year.

There are more than 34 million people in the United States diagnosed with diabetes. But did you know that 1 in 5 of these patients don't even know they're living with the disease? With diabetic eye disease and all the other health risks associated with poorly managed blood sugar levels can pose, it's no wonder an awareness month is necessary for diabetes. 

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition where diabetes damages the blood vessels in the retina. High blood sugar is the cause and can alter the eye's function and structure.

Macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that affects the retina. It is commonly called age-related macular degeneration because it is prevalent among older people.

Macular degeneration (often referred to as Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)), is a relatively common eye disorder that usually affects the elderly. The condition occurs due to deterioration in the middle of the retina, an area called the macula. Macular degeneration leads to central vision loss. The central vision is the area that you see when you look straight ahead. The condition does not affect peripheral vision.