Clarity Vision - March 9, 2022

People with diabetic retinopathy experience symptoms that can lead to a permanent loss of vision if untreated. The disease is a leading cause of vision loss in people with diabetes. During the early stages of the disease, the symptoms may not be obvious or show at all. However, by getting a comprehensive eye exam every year, your eye doctor can detect it early and promptly start treatment.

Clarity Vision - March 2, 2022

Myopia or nearsightedness is a refractive error or a condition that affects the ability to see distant images. The American Optometric Association suggests that about 30 percent of the population suffers from myopia. Myopia affects people of all ages, and it is usually genetic. 

Clarity Vision - February 24, 2022

Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that slowly deteriorates vision. It wears down the macula and can cause low vision. Low vision is a condition that contact lenses, glasses, surgery, or medicine cannot correct. It has no early warning signs and may lead to blindness. 

Clarity Vision - February 15, 2022

Age-related macular degeneration is a debilitating eye condition. It is especially rife among adults over 60, making it the leading cause of vision loss. However, it can begin in adolescence or childhood in some exceptional circumstances. Also called AMD, this condition has no known cure. 

Clarity Vision - February 11, 2022

As a rule, you should have a comprehensive eye exam every one or two years. Your eye doctor can catch developing eye conditions in their early stages when they are still easily manageable. 

Enochs Eye Care - February 10, 2022

February is the month to shed light on this degenerative eye condition that is the leading cause of low vision in Americans over 50 years old. More people may lose their sight to age-related macular degeneration rather than glaucoma and cataracts. Thus, there is a need to raise awareness of this condition.

Clarity Vision - February 8, 2022

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of legal blindness across the globe. The disease develops as one gets older and can lead to severe vision problems.

Clarity Vision - January 31, 2022

Individuals over 60 are most likely to experience severe vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration. It develops when the central portion of your retina, called the macula, wears down. Your retina is light-sensitive nerve tissue located at the back of your eye. The eye disease develops as you age. 

Clarity Vision - January 26, 2022

Nearsightedness, better known as myopia, is the most common refractive eye condition in the world. Studies estimate that around 41.6% of Americans suffer from nearsightedness, and this number is expected to increase over the coming decade. In fact, some research indicates that myopia will affect nearly half of the global population by 2050. 

Clarity Vision - January 14, 2022

Vision problems can occur at any time, in any place. While many can be dealt with by performing first aid at home, there are some eye and vision problems that could have serious consequences if they aren’t treated by a professional immediately. Knowing when to treat your issue at home and when to visit your emergency eye doctor isn’t always easy. Thus, we have put together a list of some of the most common eye emergencies that you should see a professional for, and if necessary, what you should do to care for your eye/s until you are seen.