How To Keep Your Eyes Healthy As You Age
As you grow older, you become more at risk for certain eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, dry eye, and low vision. In most situations,… read more
Keep Your Eyes Safe from Dangerous UV
Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. July is UV Safety Month and we like to… read more
Safety Tips for Handling Fireworks
We know some of you will be shooting fireworks during the summer and especially around the Fourth of July. Please be careful and don’t take chances when shooting fireworks. One… read more
Make Your Vision Health a Priority
May is Healthy Vision Month, a national eye health observance established by the National Eye Institute in May 2003. NEI is one of the National Institutes of Health, an agency… read more
Spring Means Eye Allergies Season
Eye allergies, especially in the Spring, are very common. When an irritant like pollen and dust gets in the eye, your eye produces histamine as a defense to the irritant…. read more
Women More Susceptible to Dry Eye
Research shows that millions of adults are affected by dry eye each year. It’s more prevalent in women and the chance of developing dry eye increases with age. The simplest… read more
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. However new treatments have dramatically changed the course of this disease over the last 10 years, making… read more
Premium Cataract Surgery Now Offered in Franklin and Highlands region
Franklin and Highlands residents will no longer need to travel far from home to receive advanced laser cataract surgery thanks to the affiliation of ophthalmologist Dr. Clayton Blehm with the… read more
When It Comes to Your Children’s Eyes, Be Diligent with Regular Exams
Eye exams are as important for children as they are for adults. An exam can catch early vision issues before they begin to hinder the child’s ability to learn. In… read more
Eye Exams Detect Diabetes & Blindness
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month — a good reminder that diabetic patients should have dilated eye exams every year. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among working-age… read more
