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It’s summertime, which means everyone will be spending a lot of time outside enjoying the sun. Though many of us know about using sunblock to fight off the sun’s harmful rays,...

Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans over the age of 65 struggle with a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription eyewear? Though vision impairments can occur at any age, as we get older, our risk for vision loss increases as we age...

January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month and during this month we join optometrists around the nation in spreading awareness about this particular ocular disease. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss...

Eyeglasses that claim to filter out blue light from electronic devices have become increasingly popular, especially since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. With more people spending time in front of screens

Styes can be an uncomfortable and annoying yet common experience. Fortunately, most of them will go away on their own or with minimal treatment...

It’s no secret that a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet can significantly improve your life by boosting energy levels, maintaining a healthy weight, and lowering the risk of developing a variety of health conditions including diabetes...

Annual eye exams are more than just checking for blurry vision. Like any other medical exam, a yearly check-up safeguards health and wellness. Contact us at Optics&EYECARE if you are looking for an optometry clinic to schedule an eye exam in the Ashburn area...

Young children who have vision problems may not realize it. They often become used to having difficulty seeing; therefore, they won’t know that there is a problem. Because of this, it is up to you to recognize the signs that your child needs pediatric eye care...

For our eye care patients who are diagnosed with diabetes, there is the risk of a condition known as diabetic retinopathy. This is a type of eye disease that, if left untreated, can lead to permanent vision loss...

Diabetic retinopathy can affect people with gestational, Type 1, and Type 2 diabetes. The longer someone has diabetes, the higher the risk is for them to suffer diabetic retinopathy. Although about 40 percent of those with diabetes have diabetic retinopathy...