Am I At Risk for Glaucoma?

Jan 10, 2023 | Eye Diseases

Am I At Risk for Glaucoma?  Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is a progressive and irreversible disease that can eventually lead to blindness. The good news is that it can be treated, but the key to...

Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness

Oct 31, 2022 | Eye Diseases

Did you know that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month? Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may experience as a result of the disease. These problems include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma....

Halloween Eye Safety Tips

Oct 25, 2022 | Vision

Halloween is a time for sugar highs, costume parties, and spooky fun. But it’s also a time when emergency rooms see an uptick in eye injuries, particularly among children. That’s because many popular Halloween activities risk eye injury and eye infections....

Contact Lens Care and Safety Tips from Decatur Family Eye Care

Sep 13, 2022 | Contact Lenses

Wearing contact lenses offers so many benefits, and many people prefer to wear them exclusively for vision correction. If that describes you, it’s important to remember that wearing contact lenses requires care and commitment on your part so that your eyes stay...

What Does it Mean to See Floaters and Flashes?

Aug 22, 2022 | Vision

People can develop “floaters” in their field of vision, see flashes of light, or both at the same time. What is normal, and when should you be concerned if you are seeing floaters or flashes? What is a floater? Floaters are spots, squiggly lines, or strings in your...