As a retinal specialist, I couldn’t let this month pass by without raising awareness about diabetes. Every day, I treat patients with diabetic eye disease. Diabetes causes damage to the small blood vessels of the back of the eye (called diabetic retinopathy). This can lead to severe vision loss and even blindness. When discussing diabetes with my patients, I always emphasize that they are not helpless. Patients have the power to fight diabetes - by working to control their bl

Seeing your eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam is the best way to protect your vision. While telemedicine is awesome, nothing beats an in-person checkup. If you are a healthy adult (no glasses and no risk factors), how often should you see an eye doctor? Here’s what The American Academy of Ophthalmology @aaoeye recommends: ➡ Adults Under 40: Every 5 – 10 years ➡ 40 – 54: Every 2 – 4 years ➡ 55 – 64: Every 1 – 3 years ➡ 65+: Every 1 – 2 years @americanoptometricasso

Are you one of those people who always googles their health problems and tries to diagnose yourself? Ever wonder what your doctor really thinks of you? We live in a time of remarkable access to information. When I want to find a new restaurant to try, I search Yelp and check reviews. When students conduct research for a school paper, they will often start with Wikipedia. If I’m shopping for something, I will often start with Amazon. These are all great resources. In a simila