Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on October 1, 2024
October is notable for seeing pumpkins, blooming mums, and the leaves beginning to change to the beautiful fall season colors. Also, in October, Eye Injury Prevention Month emphasizes the importance of preventing accidents and injury to your eyes. Did you know that 44% of eye injuries happen in the home, and about 15% of eye… Read More
Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on September 25, 2024
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is a prevalent eye condition. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, often caused by a virus, bacteria, or allergies, leading to red and inflamed eyes. The symptoms of conjunctivitis include redness, itching, a gritty feeling, and discharge from the eyes. Some types of pink eye are highly contagious… Read More
Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on August 28, 2024
Did you know that 90% of driver information is visual? A recent study has shown that 1 in 5 drivers suffers from a vision deficiency, which affects their driving performance. Good eye health is essential for driving. It helps you read the highway signs at a distance to prepare you to get off the interstate… Read More
Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on August 22, 2024
Having healthy eyesight is integral to maintaining an excellent quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million blind and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error. Some leading… Read More
Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health, General on August 14, 2024
As we age, we undergo a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is ensuring our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize risks. What Are the Common Age-Related Vision Changes? Major Age-Related Eye Diseases Early detection can effectively… Read More
Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on August 6, 2024
Do you eat foods that look delicious to the eye or food that is good for your eyes? Eating healthy food is the key to reducing the risk of developing eye diseases, and making nutritional meals and maintaining eye health go hand-in-hand. Let’s explore a diverse array of foods that will help promote good eye… Read More
Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on July 24, 2024
According to the National Sleep Foundation, a significant 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and shockingly, 80 percent of these cases are undiagnosed. Sleep Apnea is a condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep, often multiple times per night. It causes lower-quality sleep and affects the eyes. It’s important to know that you’re not… Read More
Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on July 16, 2024
Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition that affects a significant 300 million people worldwide. This means that a large portion of the population does not perceive color the same way as the majority. It’s a condition that alters the way their eyes interpret light, affecting approximately 1 in 12… Read More
Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on July 9, 2024
Summer is officially in full swing, and what better way to escape the endless heat than to splash in cool water. Before you head out for your next swim, we want to open your eyes to some helpful eye health tips for summer fun at the pool. Protect Your Tear Film What is a tear… Read More
Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on July 2, 2024
July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month. It’s important to understand that dry eye disease, a multifactorial condition, affects a significant portion of the population, with an estimated 25 million people in the United States alone. Despite its prevalence, it’s often under-recognized and under-diagnosed. We aim to equip you with the knowledge that could make… Read More
