May is Eye Health Month!
23 May 2023
Taking care of your eves is as much of a priority as eating healthy and being physically active.
Taking care of your eves is as much of a priority as eating healthy and being physically active.
Maximize blood flow to feet by keeping glucose levels in a healthy range.
Pedorthists are able to: Conduct foot examinations Provide consultations and foot devices based on referrals from phvsicians, nurse practitioners and other health practitioners Design. manufacture and modify various foot appliances Fit and modify footwear in order to alleviate pain or …
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba April 26th, 2023 The National Indigenous Diabetes Association (NIDA) is pleased to express its full support for the Government of Canada’s recent decision to include Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Monitors in the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) …
Respond mindfully. Practice healthy coping techniques to reduce stress.
is a group of disorders in which the optic nerve is affected by high pressure in the eye. Risk factors diabetes, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, age (greater than 50 years) and family history. Prevention steps eye protection (in sports …
With the sun shining full-on, it is important to remember to protect your eyes from harmful UVA and UVB sun rays. Always wear sunglasses!
Healthy hearts healthy eyes. Get screened for diabetic retinopathy if you are living with diabetes.
Balance screen time with mindful moments of walking, meditating – or just relaxing.
Regular eye exams or eye screening can detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy (DR), diabetic macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma. Early eye damage can happen without redness, without blurry vision and without pain.
A regular eye exam by a doctor of optometry is the best way to stay on top of your eye health.