Thursday, May 31, 2012

CAPE COD DIABETIC EYE CARE



DID YOU KNOW?

Diabetic retinopathy blinds between 12,000 to 24,000 Americans each year.
Diabetics are 2 to 4 times more likely to develop glaucoma, a potentially blinding eye disease.
Diabetics tend to develop cataracts at an earlier age....
Diabetic retinopathy usually causes no symptoms at its earliest, most treatable stages.
Lowering your HbA1c levels by 10% (e.g. from 8% to 7.2%) reduces you risk of worsening retinopathy by 43%.
Tight blood pressure control is crucial in lowering the risk of diabetic eye disease.
90% of all blindness due to diabetes is preventable with YEARLY dilated eye exams.
Fluctuating blood sugar levels can cause wide fluctuations in a person's eyeglass prescription.

At Bayview Optometrics, We are proud to provide comprehensive Diabetic Eye Care to our community!

Friday, May 25, 2012



New studies suggest eyelid lipid plaques around the eyelids, "Xanthelasmata", could be linked to cardiovascular disease. Hence, people with these deposits may be at greater risk for myocarial infarction (heart attacks) and should be watched carefully with their doctor.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Optical Illusion

This Salvadore Dali's famous optical illusion~
Do you see an old couple or tow people?