Eyecare Medical Group

02/25/2026

EMG has been voted Bronze in the Best of 207 for 2025! Thank you to our patients and community for putting your trust in us once again (previous voted 2 times Gold recipient)! We continually strive to offer state of the art treatment, compassionate care and the best staff and physicians for your eye care.

02/24/2026

Darrin Landry, Clinical Diagnostics and Relationship Manager at EMG, will be presenting at the 5th Annual Tech2Tech meeting this year! Education is one of Darrin's passions, and he presents an average of 35 times a year across the country.

Meet a Tech2Tech speaker! 🎤 We're thrilled to feature Darrin Landry, a leader in ophthalmic imaging technology. With 39 years of experience, a published author, and an expert educator, Darrin will present "Imaging Geographic Atrophy." Don't miss his insights! Learn more & register: https://eyetechs.pulse.ly/usnu54ui6w

02/23/2026

One of the risk factors for developing macular degeneration (AMD) is smoking.
Chemicals in cigarette smoke trigger oxidative stress, constrict blood vessels in the retina, and cause damaging inflammation in the retina. Smoking not only increases the risk of developing AMD but can accelerate the progression of the disease.
In addition, smokers with the wet form of AMD may not respond as well to eye injection treatments.
If you have other risk factors, such as:
• Age (over 50)
• Family history of AMD
• High blood pressure
• Overweight
Speak to your primary care physician about quitting smoking- the sooner you do, the quicker your risk level can lowered.

02/18/2026

Macular degeneration can affect your vision, and treatment may be available. People should be monitored for macular degeneration (AMD) primarily starting at age 50, with more frequent check-ups for those with risk factors like smoking, family history, or elevated blood pressure. Comprehensive dilated eye exams are recommended every 1–2 years for adults over 50, and annually for those over 60, to catch early, symptom-free stages.

02/16/2026

EMG will be closed today to recognize President's Day. We will be back in the office tomorrow morning!

02/13/2026

Some "heart" images in eyes to celebrate Valentine's Day!

02/11/2026

A little behind the scenes glimpse- thanks to the EMG Tik-Tok crew....

02/09/2026

Phase 1 of renovation is complete! EMG has a new centralized check in space to better serve our patients. Stay tuned as more renovations are in the works!

02/05/2026

With the increased use of GLP-1 drugs, primarily prescribed to control blood sugar, concerns about ocular side effects has also surfaced. Here is some information from the American Academy of Ophthalmology: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/can-ozempic-affect-eye-health-here-s-what-ophthalm
If you have concerns, we encourage you to speak with your primary care physician.

02/02/2026

Dry macular degeneration is a common gradual deterioration of some retina layers. Typical findings include drusen (waste deposits) under the retina and is usually found in eyes of older patients (over 60) and can cause blurred or distorted central vision. Lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, exercise, ultraviolet protection and healthy diets can slow progression of dry macular degeneration. It is critically important to have your eyes examined at least annually.

01/30/2026

EMG's Tik-Tok crew are working on strength training!

01/25/2026

EMG will be closed Monday, January 26 due to weather. Please stay safe, and we will be back open Tuesday morning.