by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Mar 21, 2023 | Optical News
Do you find yourself staring at digital screens—computer monitors, cell phones, tablets, televisions—for most of the day? Are your eyes tired, red, or itchy? Are they dry or irritated? If you answered yes to these questions, it’s possible that you...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Mar 7, 2023 | Optical News
In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. And we’re proud to say that optometry is one place women are making history. Did you know that optometry began as a predominantly male profession in the late 1800s, but today, women make up nearly half of all...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Feb 21, 2023 | Optical News
In February, we recognize Low Vision Awareness Month and the millions of Americans who live with the condition. Low vision is a term used to describe a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. It often...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Feb 7, 2023 | Optical News
February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness of this condition which affects millions of Americans each day. Low vision is the term for a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery....
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Jan 24, 2023 | Optical News
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. It is a time to increase awareness of this group of diseases that are known as the “silent thief of sight” because they are painless and symptom-free. Glaucoma cannot be prevented, and though there are treatments, there...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Jan 10, 2023 | Optical News
Happy 2023! As you start the new year, it’s a common practice to assess what you’re most thankful for and consider goals and resolutions to guide you in the coming 12 months. If you’re fortunate enough to have healthy eyes and good vision, please...
