by Shawnee Optical | Aug 18, 2021 | Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eye Disease, Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of irreversible vision loss in people over 60. While there’s no cure, there are things you can do to prevent or slow this eye disease’s progression. AMD occurs when a problem develops with the...
by Shawnee Optical | Jul 29, 2021 | Eye Disease, Peripheral Vision, Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of very rare eye diseases that is hereditary and can lead to vision loss. But is there a cure? Here we take a look at this disorder. What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? This group of eye diseases involves changes to your...
by Shawnee Optical | Jun 10, 2021 | Loss of Vision, Stroke Affects, Vision Problems
Stroke affects a number of physical abilities, including limb function, fine motor skills, and vision. Nearly 66% of stroke victims will experience some changes in vision. Here are 10 facts about vision and how it relates to stroke. Loss of vision after stroke...
by Shawnee Optical | Mar 8, 2021 | Education, Eye Care, Eye Diseases, Eye Health, Featured
When our vision is normal, we see from multiple angles: the front and the sides. But this wide angle of sight can be compromised by a variety of medical conditions and eye diseases. What does tunnel vision feel like? Tunnel vision, also called peripheral vision loss...
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