Posts by waltmayo

November is Diabetes Awareness Month.   Diabetes affects over 25 million Americans, 7 million of which may not even realize it.  Last year I discussed the serious complication of diabetic retinopathy which can lead to blindness.  But did you know that people with diabetes are 40% more likely to develop glaucoma and 60% more likely to…

It is that time of year again – time for us to show our appreciation to you for being such wonderful patients!  Without you there would be no Vision Center at Seaside Farms. This year we will be celebrating on Wednesday, October 26th from 4-7 PM.  There will be hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other beverages…

Here is another common question we get quite a bit: When I am choosing my frames, they are all the same right? I mean, glasses are glasses?  The short answer is no.  Below is the long answer: 1)      Frames vary greatly in the material used.  Let’s look first at metal frames.  They can be made…

It is almost time for the NFL season to begin and we are very excited.  Because of this excitement, we are going to use this season to run our next contest – Survival Football.  Each week you pick one team to win their game.  If they win, then you get to play again next week. …

The number one contact lens solution on the market has just gotten an upgrade!  Introducing Opti-Free PureMoist multipurpose disinfecting solution.   PureMoist offers the same great disinfecting and cleaning action we love about Opti-Free RepleniSH but adds a new wetting agent called HydraGlyde Moisture Matrix.  HydraGlyde imbeds itself onto and within the surface of the contact…

Many of you probably noticed those big yellow machines back on the roadways again today.  That’s right, it is back to school for students here in the Lowcountry.  Your children are equipped with new pencils, new backpacks, new technology, and more to help them succeed this school year.  But have you made sure their vision…

Will eating carrots improve my vision? We have all heard that we need to eat carrots to have good vision, but is that really the case?  Not exactly.  While carrots are a great source of nutrition, they will not cure your bad eyesight.  Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, or provitamin A.  Provitamin A gets converted in…

Did you know that June is designated Cataract Awareness Month by Prevent Blindness America?  Do you even know what a cataract is?  A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye.  The lens is located directly behind the iris, or colored part of the eye, and is responsible…