Health

Eye Care For You

By Savannah Tribune | February 28, 2024

Myopia (nearsightedness) is a vision problem that causes vision to be blurry in the distance. Nearsighted children tend to squint to see things far away. Sometimes, they compensate by sitting closer in the classroom or standing closer to the TV at home. Nearsightedness in children can worsen year after year which is why it is critical to have a child’s … Continue reading “Eye Care For You”

“EYE CARE” FOR YOU

By Savannah Tribune | February 14, 2024

Does your vision seem cloudy? Do you feel like your glasses are always dirty? Does it seem as if you are looking through a wax paper film? Do colors seem dim, and do car lights bother you at night? If so, you may have cataracts. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens inside the eyes. The lens works like a … Continue reading ““EYE CARE” FOR YOU”

“EYE” CARE FOR YOU Glaucoma: What You “Don’t See” Could Blind You

By Savannah Tribune | January 31, 2024

Did you know that GLAUCOMA is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness among African Americans? It is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and I want to take this opportunity to educate you about this “sneak thief of sight”. Vision loss in glaucoma results from damage to the optic … Continue reading ““EYE” CARE FOR YOU Glaucoma: What You “Don’t See” Could Blind You”