Eye Health
November is Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
As November rolls around, it’s time to shine a light on an often-overlooked condition: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). This month, we at Ambleside Family Optometry encourage everyone to learn about TED, its symptoms, and the importance of early detection and treatment. Understanding Thyroid Eye Disease Thyroid Eye Disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the…
Read MoreCataract Awareness Month: Understanding and Preventing Vision Loss
June is Cataract Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness worldwide. At Ambleside Family Optometry, we are dedicated to educating our community about cataracts and the importance of early detection and treatment.
Read MoreMyopia Management: A Guide for Parents
Did you know that over one-third of the world’s population has myopia, and this could increase to 50% by 2050. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where objects at a distance appear blurry, while those close-up are seen clearly. It’s prevalent worldwide and can affect children significantly. Recognizing and managing myopia…
Read MoreHow Photochromic Lenses Can Benefit Your Eyes in All Settings
Have you ever forgotten to take your sunglasses with you when you went outside and found yourself squinting uncontrollably in the sun? It can be uncomfortable to spend time outdoors without proper eye protection, and it can also negatively impact your eyes. If you find this to be a persistent problem, you might want to…
Read MoreDo You Need Blue Light Lenses?
Do you use digital devices such as cell phones, tablets, and computers? How long do you spend on these devices each day? Concerns about blue light exposure from digital devices and artificial lighting are growing as they can have a serious impact on your health. In this article, we’ll discuss the dangers of blue light…
Read MoreWhat Causes Headaches In Children?
In this blog, we help you understand headaches in children and the factors that cause them. Make sure your child is protected against the harm that headaches can cause.
Read MoreFamily Eye Care Tips this Summer!
In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.”
Read MoreEating for Your Best Eye Health
Your eyes do a lot for your quality of life, so it’s important to keep them healthy for as long as possible. As you age, your risk of developing common eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) increases, and can lead to potential vision loss.
Read MoreDry Eye – Symptoms, Causes and Relief
Your eyes do a lot for your quality of life, so it’s important to keep them healthy for as long as possible. As you age, your risk of developing common eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) increases, and can lead to potential vision loss.
Read MoreThe Effects of Screen Time on Children’s Eyes
Your eyes do a lot for your quality of life, so it’s important to keep them healthy for as long as possible. As you age, your risk of developing common eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) increases, and can lead to potential vision loss.
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