You took the time to find that perfect pair of glasses for yourself or your kid. They are comfortable, perfectly fit your face, and match your style completely. But now your eyesight has changed again, and it is time for a new prescription. 

For many people, this can be an exciting opportunity to update an old look, but for others, an unwanted change. For individuals who wear glasses every day, the glasses can become a small but vital part of their identity and how they look at themselves, which may leave you hoping to keep your old frames around.

Asheville boasts a relatively mild climate year-round. But that doesn’t mean it won’t see its fair share of snow during the winter months. The city averages about a foot of snow every year, and the mountains around, even more, making it a haven for outdoor adventurers looking to have fun hiking in a winter wonderland or hitting the slopes.

Sometimes we can become so focused on the havoc that spring and pollen can cause on our eyes that we can easily forget the issues which the winter season brings. However, winter can bring about a lot of changes that may have an impact on your eyes. Chief among them is increased light and UV exposure during winter weather.

As we age, our risk of many diseases and conditions naturally increases. And our eyes are no exception. 

By the time we reach the age of sixty-five, nearly one in three Americans will have developed an eye disease that can impair vision. Age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy are the top four leading causes of blindness or low vision reduced vision.

The changes in visual acuity caused by these and other diseases are often invisible at first, meaning proper eye care and regular monitoring is key to early detection and treatment. The sooner a disease is caught, the better you will be able to combat the condition's progression.

In this article, we will take a deeper look at one of those conditions: glaucoma.

The rising cost of healthcare is an issue for everyone, no matter if you are insured through work or pay out of pocket for needed healthcare. Many individuals and families can find themselves in a tight spot when it comes to paying for medical care, and some of the first areas that take a backseat can be dental and eye care.

However, it is vital to protect your eyes and preserve your vision. Neglecting eye health can lead to degenerating vision and other issues.