Are you getting enough shut-eye?
Are you getting enough sleep? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2014, 32% of North Carolina adults are getting less than 7 hours of sleep in a 24-hour time period. That’s a lot of tired people in our great state! And, we’d be...
Eating for healthy eyes & heart
Have you heard of the saying, “You are what you eat?” Well, it’s more than a saying. It’s a reality that your diet can significantly impact not only your overall health—but, more specifically, the health of your heart and ...
February 2020 Heart Health and Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Wow! How is it already February? 2020 is moving quickly along. This month, we are highlighting both Heart Health Awareness and Macular Degeneration Awareness. It has been said the eyes are the window to your soul…and to the rest of your body. How i...
Cataract Surgery – Frequently Asked Questions
Cataract surgery can be a life changing opportunity to improve your vision! This blog post will outline and answer some of the more frequently asked questions we receive about the entire surgical process. Where does Dr. Kelly perform cataract surgery...
Diabetic Retinopathy
As we wrap up November and Diabetes Awareness month, our final blog post is about diabetic retinopathy. As we have emphasized in previous posts, dilated eye exams are an important part of diabetes management and care. The earlier changes in the retin...
Vision and Diabetes
Diabetes not only affects blood sugar levels – it may also increase your risk of other health problems including vision problems and vision loss. Yearly dilated eye exams play an important role in the management of your diabetes. Blood Sugar Fl...