It’s important to have your eyes checked by a professional on a regular basis to monitor eye health. Catching problems early helps preserve as much vision as possible. But because there are several different kinds of vision specialists, it can be hard to know who to see. Will you be best served by an ophthalmologist… Continue Reading More Than Just “Eye Doctors”: Know the Right Vision Specialist for Your Needs
As we age, it’s important to take steps to keep ourselves safe and healthy while recognizing that physical changes or environmental conditions can put us at higher risk for falls. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and even death in Wisconsin. Continue Reading Stepping On Teaches You the Skills to Stay on Your Feet
It can be easy to feel as if you are alone after losing your vision. According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, people with disabilities experience loneliness and social isolation at significantly higher rates than people without a disability. But it’s important to remember that you are not alone. You can still… Continue Reading Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision
During the winter months, it’s important to remember to take care of your body. That starts with making sure you are putting healthy food on your table. Eating a healthy and balanced diet instead of one high in heavily processed food is vital to keeping yourself happy and healthy all year long. We asked a… Continue Reading Tips for Putting Healthy Food on the Table
The holiday season is nearly here, and while it may bring up happy memories of years past, it can also stir up tough emotions for some people, like stress, grief, isolation and depression. Physical barriers to leaving one’s home during the winter, including bad weather, can amplify feelings of isolation and loneliness. It is important… Continue Reading Protecting Your Emotional Health During the Holiday Season
Over 30 million Americans have diabetes, with someone being diagnosed every 26 seconds. Diabetes has now become the leading cause of new cases of blindness and vision loss in working-age adults. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that around 90% of vision loss from diabetes can be prevented! November is Diabetic… Continue Reading Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month Reminds Us to Get Regular Eye Exams
As we age, our bodies go through natural changes. Those changes happen throughout our entire body, including our eyes and our vision. September is Healthy Aging Month, designated by the National Institute of Health as a time to be proactive in staying safe, independent and happy as you age. Your vision plays a big role… Continue Reading Keep Your Vision Healthy During Healthy Aging Month
This week, we’re rerunning an article we first published in 2022 about the importance of getting regular eye exams, both to monitor your vision and eye health and for their value in detecting other health problems. Please note that Dr. Harrier is now with UW Health rather than Isthmus Eye Care. You’ve probably heard the… Continue Reading Windows to More Than the Soul: The Importance of Routine Eye Exams
Wisconsin summer is in full swing, and we at the Council hope you are able to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. While you’re outside, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun. Sunglasses don’t just make you look cool; they are vital in protecting your eyes from UV rays and… Continue Reading Protect Your Eyes Outdoors This Summer with Sunglasses!
When a patient was referred to optometrist Dr. Kallie Harrier’s office at UW Health, they were expecting a fairly basic procedure. They had been experiencing headaches for some time, and after several tests came back inconclusive, their primary care doctor recommended seeing Dr. Harrier to see if their headaches were related to their eyes. An… Continue Reading Be Proactive About Vision Changes During Save Your Vision Month
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It’s important to have your eyes checked by a professional on a regular basis to monitor eye health. Catching problems early helps preserve as much vision as possible. But because there are several different kinds of vision specialists, it can be hard to know who to see. Will you be best served by an ophthalmologist… Continue Reading More Than Just “Eye Doctors”: Know the Right Vision Specialist for Your Needs
As we age, it’s important to take steps to keep ourselves safe and healthy while recognizing that physical changes or environmental conditions can put us at higher risk for falls. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and even death in Wisconsin. Continue Reading Stepping On Teaches You the Skills to Stay on Your Feet
It can be easy to feel as if you are alone after losing your vision. According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, people with disabilities experience loneliness and social isolation at significantly higher rates than people without a disability. But it’s important to remember that you are not alone. You can still… Continue Reading Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision
During the winter months, it’s important to remember to take care of your body. That starts with making sure you are putting healthy food on your table. Eating a healthy and balanced diet instead of one high in heavily processed food is vital to keeping yourself happy and healthy all year long. We asked a… Continue Reading Tips for Putting Healthy Food on the Table
The holiday season is nearly here, and while it may bring up happy memories of years past, it can also stir up tough emotions for some people, like stress, grief, isolation and depression. Physical barriers to leaving one’s home during the winter, including bad weather, can amplify feelings of isolation and loneliness. It is important… Continue Reading Protecting Your Emotional Health During the Holiday Season
Over 30 million Americans have diabetes, with someone being diagnosed every 26 seconds. Diabetes has now become the leading cause of new cases of blindness and vision loss in working-age adults. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that around 90% of vision loss from diabetes can be prevented! November is Diabetic… Continue Reading Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month Reminds Us to Get Regular Eye Exams
As we age, our bodies go through natural changes. Those changes happen throughout our entire body, including our eyes and our vision. September is Healthy Aging Month, designated by the National Institute of Health as a time to be proactive in staying safe, independent and happy as you age. Your vision plays a big role… Continue Reading Keep Your Vision Healthy During Healthy Aging Month
This week, we’re rerunning an article we first published in 2022 about the importance of getting regular eye exams, both to monitor your vision and eye health and for their value in detecting other health problems. Please note that Dr. Harrier is now with UW Health rather than Isthmus Eye Care. You’ve probably heard the… Continue Reading Windows to More Than the Soul: The Importance of Routine Eye Exams
Wisconsin summer is in full swing, and we at the Council hope you are able to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. While you’re outside, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun. Sunglasses don’t just make you look cool; they are vital in protecting your eyes from UV rays and… Continue Reading Protect Your Eyes Outdoors This Summer with Sunglasses!
When a patient was referred to optometrist Dr. Kallie Harrier’s office at UW Health, they were expecting a fairly basic procedure. They had been experiencing headaches for some time, and after several tests came back inconclusive, their primary care doctor recommended seeing Dr. Harrier to see if their headaches were related to their eyes. An… Continue Reading Be Proactive About Vision Changes During Save Your Vision Month