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 | May 19, 2021 | Eye Health, High Blood Pressure, Vision Problems
High blood pressure isn’t just about your heart. It can cause a variety of problems throughout your entire body, including your vision. Here’s why and what you need to know. Just like your other organs, your eyes depend on blood flow to work properly. If you...
by Shawnee Optical | Apr 1, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Vision
Did you know that two thirds of people living with visual impairments are women? Find out why women are at greater risk for vision loss and other eye conditions, and how you can protect your eyes this month and always. Women have a higher risk of developing...
by Shawnee Optical | Jan 21, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Diseases, Eye Health
Our vision changes as we age, and it’s perfectly normal to experience gradual vision changes. But what if you experience a sudden change in vision? What might that mean and how do you know if it’s serious? Here are some sudden vision problems you might experience, and...
by Shawnee Optical | Feb 28, 2020 | Education, Eye Diseases, Eye Health
In a previous post, we covered common eye diseases like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. In this post, we look at three rare diseases of the eye: Retinitis pigmentosa, optic neuritis, and Stargardt’s disease. Retinitis Pigmentosa ...
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