You are almost certainly aware of the harmful effects that excessive sun exposure can have on your skin. However, a surprising number of people overlook the potential damage that UV light could have on their eyes, which in some cases could lead to temporary or even permanent vision loss.

We hope you are staying healthy and safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Family Eye Care Centers will be reopening for routine eye care on Monday May 4th.

Family Eye Care Centers will be suspending operations temporarily. The CDC has recommended postponing all routine medical care including eye care services for the protection of our community.

Many people have heard of glaucoma, which is a very common eye disease. It occurs when the optic nerve becomes damaged due to an accumulation of pressure inside the eye, causing vision loss. The vision that has been lost due to glaucoma cannot be restored, with early diagnosis, regular monitoring, and preventative treatments, it is possible to protect your vision from further damage.

You may have heard that diabetes can be a contributing factor in the development of some eye problems and in severe situations may even lead to blindness. However, if you take steps to properly care for your eyes and attend your regular appointments with our experienced and knowledgeable team, this doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, while people who have diabetes do have an increased risk of experiencing serious eye problems, plenty of people with diabetes experience little to minor vision inconveniences that are easily resolved.

If you have been told that you need to wear glasses to correct your vision and you only need one prescription to enable you to see more clearly, you may be recommended to choose single vision lenses. As their name suggests, HOYA’s single vision iQ/iD lenses incorporate a single prescription across the entire surface of the lens.

Prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays has been shown to be a contributing factor in the development of a number of ocular conditions including macular degeneration, cataracts and photokeratis, all of which can cause temporary loss of vision as well as other, debilitating symptoms.