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96. Macular Degeneration Awareness

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month. AMD is the leading cause of blindness in seniors.  Reduce your risk by following these tips. Learn more: https://www.nceent.com/retina/macular-degeneration Image text, for screen readers:  Get regular eye exams Exercise regularlyAvoid smokingEat eye-health foods

97. Managing Spring Allergies

Tree pollen is the first class of environmental allergen which make an appearance during the spring season in the Triangle. Raleigh is the “City of Oaks” and the rest of the Triangle certainly has its share of oak trees.Yellow pine tree pollen is a reliable marker for the onset of spring allergy season as it blankets homes, cars and streets for several weeks.  Ironically, sensitivity to this yellow pine pollen...

98. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

Hearing Loss affects people of all ages Did you know that Hearing Loss affects people of all ages?  Not just older adults?  Hearing loss can happen at any age, even children.  Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud noise, head trauma, virus or disease, hearing loss that runs in families, aging, malformation of middle ear or inner ear structures, and many other reasons.  Although hearing loss with age can...

99. May is Healthy Vision Month

Did you know that May is Healthy Vision Month? It's the perfect time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. A comprehensive dilated eye exam can check for common eye problems, such as glaucoma, cataracts, andage related macular degeneration age related macular degeneration age related macular degeneration. If caught early, these diseases can often be treated successfully. So don't wait - make an appointment today!A Healthy Diet for Healthy VisionA healthy...

100. Meet Dr. Sara Grace - Pediatric Ophthalmologist

In today's Meet Your Provider, Dr. Sara Grace, NCEENT's Pediatric Ophthalmologist, focuses on making an eye exam or procedure a positive experience for the child and their family. She treats a variety of conditions including eye misalignment (strabismus) in adults & children. Dr. Grace sees patients in our N. Durham & Cary Offices. Learn more