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
In the previous blog post, we discussed that the heart and eyes are connected. Do you want to hear something else cool? Do you like 2-for-1 specials? Many of the same foods that help your heart are also good for your eyes. Now, that is a pretty good ...
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...
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...
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...