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Why Your Flex 125 Funds Are More Flexible Than You Think
“Use it or lose it” applies to a lot of things in life! Let’s look at how it applies to your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds. Those tax-free funds that you’ve saved all year likely expire on December 31, so your hard-earned dollars could...
A1C vs CGM: What Every Diabetic Should Know to Protect Vision
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin made that statement in 1735 to applaud Boston’s fire prevention strategies and encourage his city, Philadelphia, to adopt similar methods to prevent destructive fires. Frankin’s statement points out how much easier it is to prevent a problem (like a fire) than to solve one once it has started. Similar to a raging fire, diabetic eye disease is better prevented than “solved” — since once vision loss occurs, there is no cure or solution. What is Diabetic Vision Loss? If you have diabetes, you are at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that impacts...
15 Facts About Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes is a disease that affects approximately 25 million American adults and children. For anyone diagnosed with diabetes, one very real concern is vision loss from the onset of diabetic retinopathy. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? So what is diabetic retinopathy?...
6 Eye Care Tips for People Living With Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Awareness month. If you or someone you love are living with diabetes, you likely understand the importance of controlling blood sugar levels to stay within the target range your doctor sets. When blood sugar levels are well-controlled, it...
Protect Your Eyes From Costume Contact Lenses
It’s Halloween season! It’s also the time of year when optometrists worry about their patients risking eye safety and injury from using illegal medical devices during Halloween celebrations. Which illegal medical devices are we talking about? Contact...
7 Diseases Your Eye Doctor May See in Your Eyes
We hear a lot about early detection when it comes to successfully treating diseases and health conditions. Did you know that your annual visit for a comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist also serves as an early detection checkup for a variety of health...
How To Prevent Pink Eye
Back-to-school can mean back-to-germs. And while you’ve likely coached your kids on proper handwashing techniques this year, it’s also critically important to teach them not to touch their eyes without washing their hands first. Viruses and...
Why Depth Perception is Critical for Student Athletes
Back to school season often means back to sports—so it’s a smart move for parents to bring their student athletes in for a comprehensive eye exam before sports seasons begin. This exam may be a game-changer for your student athlete. Young eyes grow and...