The Importance of a Diabetic Eye Exam
Jenny Belken, OD, Southwest Health Eye Center Did you know that diabetes can potentially cause blindness? In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in adults between the ages of 20-74, according to the National Eye Institute. The prevalence of diabetes in our population has been increasing exponentially. According to the Center […]
What Your Optometrist Wants You to Know About Diabetes and the Eyes
Dr. Nicole Klein The first discovery of eye problems in diabetes occurred in the 1850’s with the invention of technology to see into the retina (back wall of the eye). Thankfully, in 2026 we have significantly more advanced technology and knowledge for keeping the eyes healthy in diabetes. The key areas of diabetic impact on […]
Thriving Through Time
Everywhere we look, we are told that aging is something to resist. It is treated as a problem to solve rather than a natural part of life. Aging is more than just adding years to your life. Instead, it’s learning how to maintain your health, mental sharpness, relationships, and purpose as those years unfold. Imagine […]