When your eyesight cannot be improved with eyeglasses or contacts it is considered low vision impairment. February is Low Vision Awareness month and was created to help promote the conditions and causes of low vision and the many technological advances that have been developed to improve or treat these conditions.

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and if you have diabetes or hypertension, you could be at a higher risk of developing open-angle glaucoma (OAG).

Ophthalmologist, Dr. Carolyn Hebson joins Milan Eye Center. Click Here to find out more about Dr. Carolyn Hebson.

The American Society for Nutrition recently posted results on an on-going study that investigated the relationship between diet and risk of developing cataracts. The participants of the study consisted of a high number of vegetarians versus those who consistently included meat in their diet.

This article will be appearing soon in VIP South Magazine! Read Dr. Patel's full article here and learn more about the aging eye and cataracts.

Amblyopia , known as "lazy eye", is a major cause of vision problems in children and a common cause of blindness in people aged 20 to 70 in developed countries.

Very informative article about several new options for artificial lenses that can both eliminate cataracts and correct vision problems so that you may not need glasses ever again.

Dr. Milan Patel talks about cataracts with "Chat with the doctor" radio host Dr. Harjee

We take our vision for granted. Seeing is one of easiest and most natural things we do, from the time we open our eyes in the morning to the time we close them at night. That’s why the American Optometric Association (AOA) designated March as “Save Your Vision” month, and optometrists and ophthalmologists alike are encouraging people to take steps to safeguard their vision.