Did You Know Women Have A Higher Risk Of Developing Eye Disease? Here’s Why.
Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month in an effort to educate women about their increased risk of developing eye diseases and inform them about how they can help preserve their vision in the future. This month, ophthalmologists across the country—including those at Baptist Eye Surgeons—are promoting awareness of common eye diseases that affect women.
According to Prevent Blindness, women make up the majority of the 4.4 million Americans over age 40 who are visually impaired or blind. More women than men have cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. However, not many of us are aware of this gender disparity. According to a study conducted by the organization: Read more
Dry eye syndrome is a common condition, especially as we age. When the quantity or quality of our tears aren’t able to adequately lubricate our eyes, we can experience the uncomfortable symptoms of dry eyes on a chronic basis. Symptoms often include:
Organizations like the American Optometric Association and Prevent Blindness designate March as 
Droopy, or heavy, eyelids can make you look older than you actually are, or make you appear tired even after a great night of sleep. Sometimes the problem with droopy lids is simply cosmetic, but in many cases they may also interfere with vision. Droopy eyelids are caused by two conditions, dermatochalasis and ptosis, so let’s take a look at how these conditions create heavy lids and what can be done to correct the problem. 
Diabetes is on the rise in the U.S., and diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness. Over time, high blood sugar levels damage blood vessels throughout the body, including those within the eyes. Diabetic retinopathy is the condition that occurs when the blood vessels in the 
Contact lenses have come a long way when it comes to comfort and wearability. An unfortunate result of that is that many people think it’s perfectly ok to wear their contacts longer than is recommended. For some, this means leaving their contacts in 24/7, while others wear their lenses for weeks or even months after the manufacturer’s recommendation.
CBD, short for a chemical in the cannabis plant called cannabidiol, has become all the rage over the past year. Available in oils, sprays, creams, and even bath bombs and dog treats, CBD does not make you high, unlike its well-known cannabinoid cousin, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
Cold and flu season is washing over East Tennessee like a tsunami, closing schools and keeping kids and adults alike on the couch. Unfortunately, pink eye rides on the coattails of flu and cold season and is adding to many people’s uncomfortable symptoms.
Cataracts affect more than 24.4 million Americans over the age of 40, and approximately half of all Americans have cataracts by age 75, according to the 
The cornea covers the iris and the pupil and accounts for approximately two-thirds of the eye’s total focusing power. If the cornea becomes infected, injured, or extremely irritated, an open sore may form, which is referred to as a corneal ulcer.