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Leading Cause of Vision Loss – Macular Degeneration

February 11, 2020 by Glenwood Family Eye Center

Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 50. This eye disease occurs when there are changes to a small portion of the retina, or the macula. Central vision is reduced in people with macular degeneration, in other words they have a difficult time seeing objects and details straight […]

Nearsightedness on the Rise in Children

Now that children are back to school, whether they attend class in person, are in a hybrid version, or are distance learning at home, you may notice concerns with your child’s vision. One in four children has undiagnosed vision problems that affect their learning. When children are more actively engaged with close-up activities, such as […]

The Dark Side of Blue Light

Excessive blue light exposure leads to poor quality sleep and more. From smartphones to computers, laptops, and tablets, we are all accustomed to using digital screens for work, for play, and everything in between. But the constant glare from screens or monitors can lead to headaches, blurred vision, tired eyes, or poor sleep patterns—even eye […]

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