Schauffele & Fleischmann, ODs

Why is it so important for diabetics to get a yearly eye exam? Not only does diabetes affect your body but it can also seriously damage your vision, potentially leading to vision loss. With the proper care, like getting a yearly dilated eye exam & maintaining a healthy diet, you can help keep your eyes healthy! Contact us to schedule your yearly dilated eye exam.

Type 1 and Type 2 are the two main types of diabetes, with Type 2 affecting 90% of diabetics. They both raise blood sugar levels and can cause additional physical complications if not managed correctly. However, they differ in how their development and treatment. https://www.seeustosee.com//treating-di/diabetic-eye-exam/

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Now that face masks are part of our everyday wardrobe, you may notice your eyes getting a little dryer than usual. Here are some tips to keep that from happening: - Wear a mask that fits snugly around your nose. This will ensure the moisture exits through the side of your mask and not above it. - Try to blink more frequently. - Ask us about lubricating eye drops.

1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with the disease every year and it’s the cause of over 7,000 deaths among Canadians per year. There are high chances that someone you know has the disease. https://www.seeustosee.com//treating-di/diabetic-eye-exam/

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Eye injuries are more likely to happen at home than anywhere else. Home cleaning, yard work, or even just playing with the kids puts you at risk for an eye injury. Make sure to wear the proper protective eyewear when handling chemicals, flying debris, and dust particles.

Don’t be one of the many people suffering in silence from dry eyes. Book a dry eye assessment today! https://www.seeustosee.com//eye-conditions/dry-eye-diseas/

Scary things happen on Halloween... don't let an eye infection be the scariest! Decorative contacts are a great addition to any costume, but when used without a valid prescription, they may seriously harm your eyes & vision. Contact us to get safely fitted & enjoy a healthy and fun Halloween.

For those working and schooling from home, screen time has now doubled! Here are some tips to help minimize the damaging effects of too much screen time: