Diabetic Retinopathy: Signs, Stages, Eye Care Tips

Many people with diabetes know it can affect their eyesight. However, a recent study found that 20% of diabetics didn’t get their yearly eye checkups as advised. But how exactly does diabetic retinopathy impact our eyesight? Diabetes on the Eye...

All About Cataract Surgery Recovery: 5 Helpful Tips to Ease the Process

Recovering from cataract surgery is generally a straightforward process. However, like any medical procedure, taking precautions after cataract surgery is important to ensure a smooth and successful healing process. Here are five helpful tips from Ke...

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...

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...