Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on January 11, 2023
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a necessary time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. The most common forms of glaucoma primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, but glaucoma can affect… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in News on December 7, 2022
What an exciting time of the year! ‘Tis the season of holiday cheer, family traditions, shopping, and giving gifts to the ones we love. As we prepare our holiday shopping list, some popular toys may not be the best gift for your child. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about a quarter of a… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on October 4, 2022
The month of October is notable for seeing pumpkins, shorter days, and seeing the leaves beginning to change to the beautiful Fall season colors. Also, Eye Injury Prevention Month is proclaimed to emphasize the importance of preventing accidents and injury to your eyes. Did you know that 44% of eye injuries happen in the home,… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on August 17, 2022
Having healthy eyesight is an integral part to maintaining an excellent quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million blind and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error…. Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on July 14, 2022
Summer is officially in full swing, and what better way to escape the endless heat than to splash in cool water. Before you head out for your next swim, we want to open your eyes to some helpful eye health tips for summer fun at the pool. Protect Your Tear Film What is a tear… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Uncategorized on January 19, 2022
It is no secret that our eyes change as we age. Favorably, there is a lot we can do to preserve our eye health. A few of the most common age-related vision problems are glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration. Early detection and prevention are crucial with many of these conditions,… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Uncategorized on January 11, 2022
What Is Low Vision? Low vision is a vision problem that makes it difficult to do everyday activities. Low vision is not correctible with surgery, glasses or contact lenses. This type of vision loss does not include complete blindness because there is still some sight, and low vision can sometimes be improved using visual aids – which are… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Uncategorized on December 27, 2021
We just celebrated the first day of winter, which means the winter season is in full swing! The chilling effects of the colder months, your environment, and your wardrobe are not the only parts of your life that need winter preparation; our bodies and health are often affected just as much by the winter changes…. Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Uncategorized on December 20, 2021
As we wave goodbye to the year 2021, let’s leap into 2022 with positive vibrations for a healthy year ahead. The New Year is a time to start fresh and renew our commitment to health, happiness, and success. It’s important to include eye health and safety in these resolutions. Listed below are a few ways… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Uncategorized on December 15, 2021
It is that magical time of the year, a season of giving and being merry! At Cobb Eye Center, we want to remind you to give yourself a gift that you will cherish for a lifetime — the gift of healthy vision. As we age, we should watch for signs of age-related vision loss because… Read More
