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March is ‘Save your Vision’ Month

If you are over age 40, or have diabetes, you are at a higher risk of developing eye disease. Many sight-threatening diseases can sneak up on you before symptoms are noticed.


Winter Can Dry Out your Eyes Too!

Winter condition can cause dry eyes. The harsh winds outside and dry heat inside can make your eyes feel dry and uncomfortable


Use It Or Lose It!

By using your benefits you can not only get new, good quality, frames you can also choose to upgrade your lenses to progressive lenses.


Concussion, BVD and Your Vision

Concussion can have serious impact on your eyes and vision, including a speciifc condition known as Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD).


How Macular Degeneration Can Affect Mental Health

Individuals with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can improve their quality of life and mental health by using low vision aids and devices.


Eye Exam Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumor Early

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Mascoutah Eye Care to schedule your appointment.


How Diabetes Increases Dry Eye Risk in Children and Adolescents

Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why diabetics are at higher risk, and how Mascoutah Eye Care can help.


5 Top Visual Aids For Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Here are 5 of the most popular low vision aids that patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) use to maintain their independence and live a meaningful life. Contact your low vision eye doctor for more information.


Here are 5 of the most popular low vision aids that patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) use to maintain their independence and live a meaningful life. Contact your low vision eye doctor for more information.


Natural And Holistic Dry Eye Treatments

Medication doesn't always work to heal dry eye syndrome's underlying cause. The following natural and holistic remedies may relieve your eye discomfort and relieve your symptoms.


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