02/04/2026
👀 February is Eye-Opening in More Ways Than One! 👀
February isn’t just about hearts and chocolates ❤️🍫
It’s Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) & Low Vision Awareness Month and your eyes want some love too!
What’s AMD?
It’s a common eye condition in people 50+ that affects central vision, the part you use for:
📖 Reading texts
🚗 Driving
👩🍳 Cooking
📱 Seeing those funny memes clearly (very important)!
Signs to watch for (don’t ignore these!):
⚠️ Blurry or distorted vision
⚠️ Straight lines looking wavy
⚠️ Trouble seeing faces or fine details
⚠️ Needing more light to read
Low Vision: what does that mean?
Low vision is vision loss that can’t be fixed with glasses, contacts, or surgery; but there are tools and resources that help people stay independent and active 🙌
Why eye exams matter (even if you “see fine”):
😳 AMD can start without symptoms
👁️ Early detection = more treatment options
🛑 Waiting until you notice changes can mean permanent vision loss
Who’s at higher risk?
🎂 Age 50+
🚬 Smoking
🧬 Family history of AMD
🕶️ Poor eye protection & sun exposure
The good news?
A comprehensive dilated eye exam can catch changes early and early action can protect the vision you rely on every day.
💙 This February, show your eyes some love.
🛜Visit us at shippwooteneye.com | 📞 or call (662) 286-2020 if you need to schedule an appointment.🗓️
Because seeing clearly never goes out of style at any age😉