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Delve into the newest developments in vision care with our news updates, featuring professional advice, up-and-coming trends, and the latest in eye care innovation. This resource is ideal for those dedicated to preserving their vision and eye wellness. 

Start the New Year Right: Protect Your Sight from Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss, often showing no symptoms until it’s too late. This Glaucoma Awareness Month, prioritize your eye health with an advanced assessment.

Prioritize Eye Health and Use Your FSA/HSA Funds Before Year-End

Discover the importance of an eye health wellness assessment, a proactive way to detect early signs of vision and health issues. Use your FSA/HSA funds for assessments, eyewear, and lenses before they expire at year-end!

Can Comprehensive Eye Exams Help Protect Your Vision?

Discover how comprehensive eye exams can save your sight by detecting eye diseases early. Learn why regular exams are key to preventing vision loss.

Blurry Vision: A Sign of a Serious Issue?

Heitmeier Eyecare shares why blurry vision could be a sign of a serious underlying issue, discussing common causes such as refractive errors, eye diseases, and other health conditions.

Why Your Child’s School Vision Screening Isn’t Enough

School vision screenings fail to detect many eye problems, making annual comprehensive eye exams essential for maintaining children's eye health. Ensure your child’s success by prioritizing regular professional eye care.

Eye Exams vs. Screenings: What Parents Need to Know

This blog highlights the importance of comprehensive eye exams over basic vision screenings for children, detailing how proper eye health can significantly impact learning and overall academic performance.

Preventing Sports Eye Injuries: Tips and Best Practices

The article emphasizes the importance of eye protection during summer sports and outdoor activities in New Orleans and Marrero, LA. It outlines common sports-related eye injuries and provides practical tips for eye safety. It also offers guidance on handling sports-related eye injuries and promotes Heitmeier Eyecare’s protective eyewear and emergency eye care services.

Guidance on Using Waterproof vs. Water-Resistant Eye Makeup

Discover the differences between waterproof and water-resistant eye makeup and learn the best practices for application and removal to maintain eye health.

 Potential Alcohol Effects on Vision & Eye Health

While we all know that drinking alcohol can harm our bodies, what does it do specifically to our eyes? Short-term exposure to alcohol can alter vision, but what about repeated exposure to alcohol? Are there any permanent effects that you need to worry about? People who consider themselves to be "social drinkers"...

You’re Never Too Old to Try Contacts!

Are you one of those people who tried contacts in the past, but had no luck? Perhaps you found them dry and uncomfortable, or your allergies made them impossible to wear?  Maybe you were unable to see as clearly compared to your glasses, or you never needed glasses but now...

When the Whites of Your Eyes Just… Aren’t Quite White

White eyes have just about the same cosmetic priority as white teeth or unblemished skin. In fact, several surveys reveal that about 30% of people initially notice eyes when they first meet someone. While you can be a generally healthy human with stained teeth and imperfect skin, your eyes can...