Center for Vision Health

11/13/2025

📈 By 2050, it’s expected to affect 14.7 million Americans living with diabetes.

The good news? Early detection saves sight.
✅ Manage blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol
✅ Get a comprehensive dilated eye exam every year
✅ Don’t ignore changes in your vision

Let’s protect our eyes and spread awareness this Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month! 👁️💪



source: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/communication-resources/14-million-people-diabetic-retinopathy-2050.html

11/11/2025

I am deeply honored to receive the Woman in Health and Wellness Legacy Award. The nomination by the Dallas Filipino Lions' Club means the world to me since we have worked side by side so many early Saturday mornings. This award is a reflection of the many incredible people who have supported, collaborated with, and believed in the mission of providing eye exams and glasses to the children who need them most. Your dedication and partnership make this work meaningful every day and receiving this award strengthens my resolve to continue looking for funding to keep this program running at full capacity. Thank you!

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and thank all who have served.

At Center for Vision Health, we’re grateful to our veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedom. 💙

11/06/2025

⏰When was your last eye exam? ⏰

Eye exams do more than check your vision. They can detect early signs of eye disease, diabetes, and other health conditions.

👀Early detection is key! Don’t wait until you notice symptoms. Call us at (214) 828-9900 to schedule your appointment.



Source: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-resources/diabetic-eye-disease-resources

11/03/2025

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month 👁️💙

👩‍⚕️Diabetic eye disease has no warning signs but can be detected and treated early. Severe vision loss from diabetic eye disease can be reduced by up to 95% when detected early and treated promptly. If you have diabetes, you’re at higher risk for conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

Schedule your annual dilated eye exam to catch problems early!



Source:https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-resources/diabetic-eye-disease-resources

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

🎃👁️ Spooky Looks, Safe Eyes 👁️🎃

It’s fun to get creative with Halloween makeup but your eyes shouldn’t be a costume casualty. ✨ Glitter, face paint, false lashes can be risky when misused.

⚠️ Follow these Halloween Eye Safety Tips:

Avoid glittery or metallic makeup near the lash line

Use lash adhesives or false lashes only from reputable, eye-safe products

Never apply makeup in a moving vehicle—risk of scratching

Toss eye cosmetics if you’ve had an eye infection

Always wash hands and use clean tools

➡️ Learn more from AAAO: How to Use Cosmetics Safely Around Your Eyes
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-makeup

10/27/2025

🎃👁️ Halloween Eye Safety Alert 👁️🎃

Thinking about over‑the‑counter costume contacts? Think again.

Many decorative lenses sold without a prescription contain harmful chemicals and unsafe materials that can scratch, infect, or even damage your vision.

👉 Read more here from the American Academy of Ophthalmology about over the counter costume contacts: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/costume-contacts-may-contain-chemicals

Use only prescription contacts fitted by your eye care professional, and never share or wear lenses not meant for your eye.

10/15/2025

👁️🥦 Wellness Wednesday Tip: How Nutrition Affects Your Vision
Did you know your diet can help protect your vision and reduce your risk of eye diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts?

Learn which foods boost eye health and how simple changes can make a big difference in protecting your sight:

🔗 https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition

🥕 Eat smart for sight — your future self will thank you!

10/13/2025

✨ Protecting Vision at Every Age ✨

From toddlers to seniors, your eyes deserve care at every stage of life. 🧒👩‍🦰👵

Here's how to love your eyes through the years:
👶 Children – Start exams early to catch issues that impact learning
👩‍💻 Adults – Monitor screen time, manage health conditions
👵 Older adults – Watch for glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration

More than 3.4 million Americans aged 40+ are legally blind or visually impaired — and most vision loss is preventable with early detection and care.

Read more to learn key facts about vision loss in the United States:https://www.cdc.gov/vision-health/data-research/vision-loss-facts/index.html

10/09/2025

👁️🌍 Today is World Sight Day!

Your eyes do so much — it's time to show them some love. 💙

🧡 Love Your Eyes by:
✅ Scheduling a regular eye exam
✅ Wearing protective eyewear when needed
✅ Taking screen breaks to avoid digital eye strain
✅ Eating for eye health
Over 1 billion people worldwide live with preventable vision loss. Let's change that together.

https://www.iapb.world/world_sight_day

10/07/2025

October is Blind Awareness Month! Today, I wanted to highlight one of my visually impaired patients who has started her own company. https://www.blindeyed.com/ She creates unique and eye-catching ice-dyed clothing and is making a splash in the Fort Worth art community. She states, "Blind Eyed is not just a name. I am legally blind due to a rare genetic eye disease, Stargardt's disease, and I have lost much of my central vision. Due to my vision loss, my life took a bit of a detour. I haven't lost my way. The road is simply less traveled." Thank you, Melanie, for sharing your story and being such a long-time patient. We love spending time with you!

10/07/2025

🛑 October is National Eye Injury Prevention Month!
Every day, over 2,000 people in the U.S. suffer an eye injury at work, home, or play — but 90% of these injuries are preventable with simple precautions. 🦺👓

For more expert tips and safety advice, check out this helpful resource by the American Academy of Ophthalmology: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/preventing-injuries

Protect your vision. Wear proper eye protection.
Your sight is priceless — don’t take it for granted.

Protective eyewear can prevent 90% of eye injuries. Know when to consult a ophthalmologist or other medical doctor after an eye injury.