Why You Should Care About National Eye Exam Month
August is National Eye Exam Month, and at Carter Eye Center we are thrilled to talk about our favorite subject: vision! There are many good reasons to get your eyes examined, and August is the perfect month to do it. August is a great transition month into the start of a new season, one where… Read More
Reach For Your Sunglasses This Summer
July is UV Safety Awareness Month Summer activities are all fun and games, but don’t overlook the importance of guarding your eyes against UV rays. A great pair of sunglasses will protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, which can be present on cloudy days, too! The Importance of Shielding Your Eyes According to Hopkins… Read More
June is Cataract Awareness Month
June is Cataract Awareness Month. Millions of Americans currently live with cataracts, and many more will develop them by the age of 65. If you do have cataracts, you may wonder if there are treatment options. At Carter Eye Center in Dallas, Dr. Harvey Carter performs laser cataract surgery, helping patients see clearly. What Symptoms… Read More
May is Healthy Vision Month
How Healthy Are Your Eyes? Did you know that more than 23 million American adults have never had an eye exam? WOW, that’s a lot of people! If you are part of that 23 million, it’s okay! It’s never too late to schedule a comprehensive eye exam and here at Carter Eye Center, we are… Read More
Exciting New Option for People Who Wear Readers
Carter Eye Center to Offer Vuity Eye Drops Do you have reading glasses everywhere? On your desk at work and at home. On your nightstand. In your purse. Next to the remote. In your car’s cup holder. Can’t read a menu when you’re out at a restaurant or your phone text without your reading glasses? … Read More
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
We hope your 2021 was the best year yet! As we step into 2022, we want you to start the year out on a positive note. Make 2022 the year you take care of yourself, and your vision! January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Over 3 million Americans have glaucoma, but only half of those people… Read More
Welcome 2022 with the Vision You Deserve
Use Your Benefits Life-Changing LASIK How was your 2021? At Carter Eye Center, we are closing out the year with gratitude; both for our amazing Carter team and for our wonderful family of patients we are honored to serve every day. Whether your 2021 was all smiles or you’re ready to say goodbye and are… Read More
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
An annual eye exam could save your sight! If you have diabetes, you already know how important it is to stay on top of the condition by working closely with your doctor to monitor your blood sugar and overall health. But did you know that diabetes can also have a negative impact on your sight? … Read More
Are Your Eyes Aging Gracefully?
The Risk of Many Eye Diseases Increases with Age September is Healthy Aging Month. Check out this vision fact about aging eyes: One in six Americans age 65 and older have a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. We know that the risk of eye disease increases with age, yet… Read More
Six Reasons to Care About National Eye Exam Month
It’s August. And if you live in North Texas, you know we’re all just trying to get through these dog days of summer. The back-to-school ads are cute and all, but it’s hard to get excited about fall fashion when the 10-day forecast is nothing but sunny skies and highs in the upper 90s. August… Read More
