Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month: The Dangers of Untreated Diabetic Retinopathy
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Many people with diabetes assume their eyes are healthy as long as they can still read a menu or drive at night without trouble. However, diabetic retinopathy can damage the eye for years before vision changes, which is one reason the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) designates November as Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. The...

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5 Age-Related Eye Conditions to Get Checked for This October
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Vision problems associated with aging often get less attention than blood pressure or bone health, even though our eyes change just as much with age. Some changes are normal, but others develop slowly and without symptoms and can lead to permanent vision loss if not caught early. Keep reading to learn more about five common...

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Corneal Abrasions, Ulcers, and Infections: Why Costume Contacts Aren’t Worth the Risk
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

A pair of solid black eyes or a cat’s yellow slit pupils can turn a simple costume into something unforgettable, and colored contact lenses are usually the easiest way to get that effect. Millions of people reach for these lenses every October without a second thought about where they came from or whether they fit...

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