Diabetes is a metabolic disease that influences how your body uses glucose, or sugar. Around 26 million Americans are diabetics, and approximately one in each three adults beyond 60 years old has the disease. One of the side effects of diabetes is that it can weaken blood vessels in the...
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has evolved over the past decade as one of the most important ancillary tests in ophthalmic practice. It has revolutionized the clinical practice of ophthalmology. This non-invasive imaging technique provides high-resolution, cross-sectional images of the retina, retinal nerve fiber layer and the optic nerve head which...
You have perfect vision and eyesight! You have not had any eye diseases or problems since childhood. GREAT! Are you following a healthy nutrition and lifestyle to protect your eyesight? NO! Don’t take your eyes for granted. Maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet is vital to keep your eyes healthy, and...
Eye care and Eye Exam are must for people of all ages. It will help improve eyesight and prevent eyes from major diseases like – Amblyopia, Myopia, Glaucoma, Cataract etc. No matter you have an eye problem or not, just go for a routine eye checkup for healthy eyes. Regular...
Cataract is the most common eye condition responsible for vision loss in people over 50 years of age. It can cause complete blindness if left untreated. If you are experiencing difficulty in reading, blurry vision, decreased night vision and trouble in identifying different colors, then there are chances that you...
The cost of general Eye Exams and prescription eyewear is increasing day-by-day. It can be of real concern, especially for large families. It is important to understand that a vision insurance policy is entirely different from a health insurance policy. A regular health insurance plan is designed to protect you against...
Glaucoma is a common eye disease which is a leading cause of blindness. It is even more common among the elderly. There is a fluid at the back of your eyes, behind the iris that is responsible for sending signals to the brain. When a blockage occurs in this sequence,...
Contact lenses are getting more prevalent these days among youngsters. If you are suffering from any kind of vision issues either nearsightedness or farsightedness, this guide will help you choose a suitable eyewear. Check out the difference between these eye tests before you go for a refraction eye exam and...
You must have heard about ‘Low Vision’ but do you know what it actually is? Low Vision is basically a kind of visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with the help of prescription glasses, Contact Lenses, surgeries and any other type of medical treatments available today. It can occur...
VSP, Eyemed, Davis Vision are All accepted at Eyes on Brickell but what about is difference between medical insurance and vision plans? First and for most, Vision plans are not medical plans; And there continues to be much confusion concerning the proper usage of Vision Plans or Medical Insurance at...
