Health problems in the Black community are vast. However, key leading diseases like diabetes remain a huge health concern among the Black ... Read More
Eye and Vision
Why Eye Screenings Are a MUST for Black Diabetics
Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions of people worldwide, and it disproportionately impacts Black Americans. While most people ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Repaired Irreversible Eye Damage
A new stem cell therapy in clinical trials is giving hope to patients with serious cornea injuries, according to a recent study published in ... Read More
Older Black Americans Are Missing Out on Vision-Saving Clinical Trials
As people age, some can develop age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, meaning they struggle with or lose their central vision. While ... Read More
Dry Eye Making it Harder to Read? Here’s What to do
People with chronic dry eye may find the condition slows them down when they have to read beyond a couple of paragraphs, a new study ... Read More
Are Those Blue Light Glasses Really Working?
It’s a routine at your annual eye exam that your optometrist asks you 3 things: Do you drive? Do you want to be dilated? Do you stare at any ... Read More
How to Fight Dry, Itchy Eyes This Winter
Add dry eyes to the health woes of winter. Do all the ads for dry eye relief have you thinking you could have this condition? If you've ever ... Read More
Vision Loss – What’s Normal and What’s Not?
All our bodies change as we age, and our eyes are no different. But what’s normal ‘wear and tear’ due to age, and what’s something more ... Read More
Do You Need an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist? Here’s the Difference
When it comes to vision problems, you may hear the words optometrist and ophthalmologist thrown around. However, these are two very ... Read More
6 Ways to Protect Your Eyes From Your Desk Job
Whether you’re remote or in the office, desk jobs have become the norm. Unfortunately, staring at a computer all day can have damaging ... Read More
The 12 Most Common Health Problems for People 55+
Thanks to new medications and surgical techniques, people are living longer. However, a 35-year-old body will be a very different body than ... Read More
Your Brain on Blue Light: Understanding the Science
For most of us, blue light is unavoidable. We stare at our screens, zip around on our phones, and when it’s time to unwind, often kick ... Read More
