Tag: Eye Health

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. Spreading awareness about the impact of this disease is essential as AMD is the leading cause of low vision in industrialized countries.   What Is Low Vision? One definition... Learn More

This January, spread awareness about glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in the world. During the next few decades, the National Eye Institute projects the number of people with glaucoma will rise from more than 4 million in... Learn More

Diabetes is a leading cause of vision impairment among working-age adults in the United States. From 2010 to 2050, the number of Americans with diabetic retinopathy is projected to increase from 7.7 million to 14.6 million. The goal of November’s... Learn More

With a wide range of lens materials available, your patients may feel a bit lost when choosing the right type of lenses to order. As their eye care professional, patients are looking to you to provide guidance on this decision.... Learn More

At R&D, we understand the importance for optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians to provide customers with the best possible eyewear to care for their eyes in all aspects of life. Whether your customers need a pair of glasses for work or... Learn More

Did you know that Age-Related Macular Degeneration or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans aged 65 or older? Worldwide, AMD is the third among global causes for visual impairment. Based on current trends, it is estimated... Learn More