A new study confirms that patients with inherited blindness may have a shot at restoring some of their vision using gene therapy. This article, courtesy of WebMD, interviews a women named Tami Morehouse, who underwent the new treatment with much success…. Read More ›
Eye Health 101 
Everything you need to know to keep your eyes healthy.
Would you change your eye color?
Some people believe that your eye color says a lot about your personality. Have you ever wondered what you would look like if your eyes were a different color? Maybe you have even gone so far as to try color… Read More ›
What does your eye color say about you…?
Brown eyes are produced because the eye has an abundance of color pigment present. Blue eyes on the other hand, are a result of a lack of color pigment… Did you even know there is a laser procedure being tested to change… Read More ›
Feast Your Eyes on This!
Just in time for summer EyeCare America along with celebrity chefs from across the country to create the “Feast Your Eyes on This!” An amazing cookbook that provides healthy summertime recipes which include foods rich in eye-healthy vitamins and antioxidants…. Read More ›
Glaucoma Health Minute
TLC Laser Eye Center (Michigan-Lansing and Kalamazoo) surgeon Dr. Kevin Lavery discusses glaucoma on this health minute… Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in America, and can be treated if caught early. Check out this quick informational video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrlFEX8nfnA&feature=channel_video_title
Is there anything to help aging eyes?
Research conducted on mice, showed signs that vitamin D can reduce the effects of aging in eyes, and actually help to improve the vision in older eyes. Scientist are hoping that these findings will prove that a vitamin D daily supplement my… Read More ›
Stem Cells- May be the cure for blindness?
There has been a long standing debate over whether human stem cells can have healing properties to help legally blind patients restore some of their vision loss. This article discusses those possibilities, as well as some research which has already… Read More ›
Could Computers Be Damaging Your Eyes?
With the increased use these days of computers, tablets and mobile phones, you may find that your eyes can feel fatigued at the end of the day. In this article, eye experts provide some advice for how to properly care… Read More ›
Local Allergy Forecast
Here is a great website for all of the allergy suffers out there. Easy to use – select your state, choose your city and get the 4 day allergy forecast for your area. http://www.pollen.com/allergy-weather-forecast.asp
April is Women’s Eye Health Month!
Of the 3.6 million Americans, age 40 plus ,who suffer from a visual impairment, which includes blindness, 2.3 million are women. According to the National Eye Institute women are more susceptible to vision issues due to longer life expectancy and… Read More ›
