Monthly Archives: February 2016

Do you have AMD? There are tools to aid you…

As many of our faithful followers know, February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (or AMD) Awareness Month.  (Just click the link to find out what AMD is or how it might affect vision.) Although AMD is a serious condition, having it does not necessarily mean the end of the road for your eyes. There is a wide range of severity of… Read More


How can my tattoo affect my eyes?

It seems like a very unlikely scenario, but could my tattoo really be causing my eye trouble? According to some doctors and recent studies, the answer is yes, tattoos might be linked to an inflammatory condition in the eye called uveitis. You might be aware that certain glow-in-the-dark tattoo inks that have been shown to… Read More


February is AMD Awareness Month

What is AMD & Why must we be aware of it? AMD, or ARMD, is Age-Related Macular Degeneration – it is a medical condition which affects older adults. It results in vision loss due to deterioration in the macula, which is the central part of the retina responsible for sharp focus and color vision. AMD… Read More


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