Early Detection and Treatment Leads to Healthy Eyesight

    H urry in to see our Opticians at Woodbury Eyewear.  They are having a raffle for the months of November, December and January to win a pair of prescription eyeglasses.  There is a winner every month and the winner can claim their prize which is valued at $500*!  No purchase is necessary, just stop in and enter your name, phone number and email.  Who knows, you could be the next winner!  Good Luck! *May not be redeemed for cash or combined with any insurance plan or discount.  Only one ticket entry per person per month.

N ovember is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month and we are observing this month and urging all diabetics to have a dilated eye exam every year.  Do you know if you are at risk for blindness due to diabetes?  Here are some facts to know about diabetes and diabetic eye disease: There are 29 million Americans that have diabetes. 10 million of those who have diabetes are at risk for vision loss because they do not know they have the disease. Diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma all affect those with diabetes. 5.3 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans. Many patients diagnosed with diabetes do not comply with vision care guidelines.  The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk for diabetic eye disease.  Patients can develop diabetic retinopathy, get cataracts at a younger age, and chances  of developing glaucoma are doubled.  Because November is Diabe