Diabetes Awareness Month

Happy November! November is typically associated with Veteran’s Day, Christmas parades (or at least here in Raleigh!), Thanksgiving, and Black Friday. Did you know that November is also Diabetes Awareness Month? Both the American Academy of Ophthal...

The Road to 2020

October has flown by! Trick-or-treating fun is right around the corner, soon to be followed by Thanksgiving, Christmas and the end of the year. In this blog post, we are highlighting Halloween eye safety and utilizing your vision plan benefits. Hallo...

Eyes and Digital Devices

A survey, by the American Optometric Association, found that on average, Americans spend 7 hours a day on a handheld device or computer. Devices are everywhere these days – work, home, school, medical office, restaurants…the list can go on and on...

Healthy Living Across the Lifespan – Part 2

Last week, we brought you the first part of the series in tips for healthy living across the lifespan. This week, we will wrap up the 2-part series and Healthy Aging Month with the final 3 additional tips. Get your Shuteye. Sleep is important no matt...

Healthy Living Across the Lifespan – Part 1

We all have heard the phrase aging gracefully but what does that really mean? September is Healthy Aging month and we have scoured the internet to find out how to live in a healthy, graceful manner no matter your age! It was not surprising that most ...

Healthy Eyes Across the Lifespan

September is celebrated as Healthy Aging month, by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, to highlight vision issues that can affect adults age 65 plus. As we age comes the increased likelihood of eye disease. Yearly dilated eye exams play an importa...