by James Ashford | Oct 22, 2024 | Teacher Blogs
The Canadian Association of Optometrists recently launched a major campaign to draw attention to the childhood myopia epidemic. Besides highlighting the importance of regular eye exams, the campaign draws attention to the connection between myopia and screen time. As...
by James Ashford | Oct 8, 2024 | Employer, Eye Care Health
Millions of Americans live with diabetes. For many, this chronic metabolic disease doesn’t affect their quality of life. However, diabetes can lead to significant healthcare costs and complications for many. Proper diabetes management makes all the difference. As an...
by James Ashford | Sep 17, 2024 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
Technology is revolutionizing early detection and monitoring for diabetic patients. Thanks to the rise of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), diabetics and at-risk individuals can be proactive about lifestyle adjustments. Doctors can also use RPM to make recommendations,...
by James Ashford | Sep 10, 2024 | Brokers, Uncategorized
With myopia rates projected to reach 58.4% by 2050, understanding how to prevent myopia has never been more crucial. The condition is a refractive error in which distant objects appear blurred while close objects are seen clearly. It is becoming increasingly common,...
by James Ashford | Sep 3, 2024 | Vision Care Provider Newsletter
Social media has become a go-to platform for health information. For optometrists, social platforms are an opportunity to establish your practice as a trusted source of information, connect with your audience, and educate the public about eye health. Not sure where to...
