We know that regular checkups with your doctor are a great way to stay healthy. The same thing goes for your eyes. Regularly seeing an eye doctor is important to maintain good eye health. March is Save Your Vision Month. It is a reminder to make protecting our eyes and vision a priority.

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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. We know that having diabetes increases your risk of health problems, such as eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy. Learning more about these complications and how to manage them can help save your vision. 

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the blood vessels in the retina. The disease is broken into different stages. In the earliest stage, the blood vessels swell, but symptoms may not yet develop. 

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Most of us have heard of a stroke and know it can affect our brain, but there is also another type of stroke you may not be as familiar with, called an eye stroke. An eye stroke can lead to vision loss, which may be permanent. Keep reading below to learn if you are at risk for an eye stroke and what you can do to prevent it. 

Certain factors increase your likelihood of developing vision problems. Although we do not have control over some things, such as age and family history, we know the choices we make can play a role in keeping our eyes healthy and maintaining good vision. 

Do you know your cholesterol level? Many of us don’t. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is naturally found in the body. Certain foods also contain high levels of cholesterol. While your body needs some cholesterol, too much can contribute to a variety of diseases and medical conditions.

High cholesterol can also affect your eyes and vision both indirectly and directly. February is American Heart Month. It is a good opportunity to learn more about how cholesterol affects the eyes and how to manage levels. 
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