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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.

Living with Diabetes? Here’s Why You Need an Eye Exam Now

Learn how diabetes can silently affect your vision and why regular eye exams are crucial for early detection. This blog explains common diabetes-related eye issues and provides tips to protect your eyesight during Diabetes Awareness Month.

The Solar Eclipse: A Spectacular Sight with Safety Precautions

Solar eclipse is an incredible experience, but looking directly at the sun can severely damage your eyes. Kartesz Family Eye Care wants to ensure you safely enjoy this astronomical event by providing the proper protective eyewear and viewing instructions. Follow our guidelines to observe the eclipse without risking your vision.

Don’t Miss Out on Your Vision Insurance Benefits

As the year ends, taking advantage of your vision insurance benefits is important. Understanding the difference between vision and medical insurance is crucial in maximizing coverage. We have put together a brief overview of your vision benefits package, or you can explore vision discount plans to ensure you're utilizing your...

Innovative Dry Eye Technologies at Kartesz Eye Care 

Dry eye syndrome can impact your daily life, but advancements in eye care technology offer new hope. Learn about the causes of dry eye disease and the cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing its diagnosis and treatment.

How Safe Is It To Rinse Your Eyes With Tap Water?

While many people turn to tap water to rinse their eyes, it may not always be safe. Find out when to use water, and what to use when you can't!

Your Eyes As A Window Into Your Whole-Body Health

Did you know that your eyes are often the first line of defense when it comes to detecting and treating many common systemic diseases and conditions? It's true!

This Winter, Don’t Let Dry Eyes Get the Best of You

The struggle against dry eye every winter is real. Fortunately there are eye treatments and home remedies to relieve symptoms.

Autoimmune Disease and Dry Eye: Is There a Connection?

Having an autoimmune disease like Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus can affect your tear production and eye health.

What’s Your Optometrist Role in Cataract Surgery?

If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, your optometrist will monitor its progression and manage your symptoms. Once you need surgery, your optometrist can direct you to an eye surgeon.

Don’t Do These 11 Things If You Wear Daily Disposable Contacts!

Countless people around the world wear daily disposable contact lenses or dailies. These popular single-use lenses are removed and discarded at the end of each day, and a new, fresh pair is inserted the next morning. Used properly, dailies promote eye health, and they’re comfortable and convenient. Despite the many...

7 Eye Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

While we all know that regular eye exams can help detect warning signs of disease and prevent vision loss, many people fail to seek medical attention when there is an acute problem with the eye. In fact, only about half of Americans that are at risk for serious vision loss...