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September is Healthy Aging Month
EYE ON VISION. Optometric Physician Dr. Brandon J. Wuzzardo presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vison” for September.
September is Healthy Aging awareness month; designated to encourage all of us to take charge of our well-being as we age. That includes taking care of our vision.
As Dr. Wuzzardo says, “birthdays happen.” Vision changes are normal with age, but vision loss and blindness are not. With each birthday we have a higher risk for certain eye diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, dry eye, and low vision. To continue to enjoy healthy vision, it’s important to have a comprehensive dilated eye exam regularly.
Contact SJEA today to schedule your appointment and learn more about what you can do to keep your eyes healthy as you age. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Back to School 2 for $99 Sale
August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month
With August being Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month, South Jersey Eye Associates has asked our very own Optometric Physician, Dr. Russell W. Chappius III to present SJEA’s “Eye on Vision” for August.
In this video, Dr. Chappius gives us his thoughts on the importance of eye exams for children of all ages, especially as they prepare for school in the fall. Even if your child doesn’t complain about or exhibit eye problems, poor vision can still greatly impact their learning.
Dr. Chappius also mentions that one of his biggest concerns is myopia or near-sightedness. He has been seeing an increase in this diagnosis in children lately, due in part to the use of phones and tablets being introduced at an earlier age. A baseline examination is recommended as myopia can lead to other complications down the road. This baseline exam will also give your eye doctor an opportunity to check for hereditary retinal diseases that often present themselves during childhood.
With the start of the new school year right around the corner, there is no better time than now to bring your child in for a comprehensive eye exam. Contact SJEA today to schedule an appointment so that you can confidently send your child back to school with the best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!
July is Ultra-Violet Safety Month
EYE ON VISON. Optometric Physician Dr. Brandon J. Wuzzardo presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vision” for July.
July is Ultra-Violet (UV) Safety Month. A reminder that there’s more to sunglasses than looking good in them. You need quality lenses that protect your eyes from dangerous UV rays, which can cause cancers, cataracts, and irreversible macular degeneration.
Be sure to schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year, where your doctor at SJEA can check for signs of damage from harmful UV rays. Early treatment may save your vision.
Contact SJEA today to schedule an appointment to help ensure you and your family have their best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Annual Shades of Summer Sale – June 1st through June 30th
SHADES OF SUMMER SALE. The SJEA “Shades of Summer” Sale starts Thursday, June 1st and ends June 30th.
Enjoy savings of 30% off a large selection of sunglasses for the entire family throughout the entire month of June! Brands you love include, but not limited to,Tommy Hilfiger, Polaroid, Banana Republic, Lilly Pulitzer, Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, Gucci, and Liz Claiborne.
Restrictions apply.* See optician for details. We look forward to seeing you soon!
*30% discount for orders with no insurance billing or other discounts. Special selection of frames. Does not include Oakley, Maui Jim, or Costa brands. 50% deposit due at time of sale. Offer good June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. Bridgeton location only. See optician for details.
June is Cataract Awareness Month
EYE ON VISON. Optometric Physician Dr. Russell W. Chappius III presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vision” for June.
June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States and more than half of all Americans have cataracts by the time they are 80 years old.
To delay a cataract, we recommend wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block the sun’s ultraviolet rays. If you smoke, please STOP.
Be sure to schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year, where your doctor at SJEA can check for signs of cataract and other age-related eye problems such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. Early treatment for these other eye diseases may save your vision.
Contact SJEA today to schedule an appointment to help ensure you and your family have their best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!
May is Healthy Vision Month
EYE ON VISION. Optometric Physician Dr. Brandon J. Wuzzardo presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vision” for May.
Many people see the doctor every year for a physical. Most of us also schedule regular visits to the dentist to get our teeth cleaned. But what about our eyes? It’s important to take care of your eyes — just like you take care of the rest of your body!
Join the doctors and staff at South Jersey Eye Associates and the National Eye Institute (NEI) for Healthy Vision Month 2023! This year’s theme is Healthy Vision: A Family Focus — an opportunity to inspire families to team up and learn how to protect their vision together!
Healthy Vision Month is the perfect time to learn how to protect your eyes — and to spread the word about simple steps you can take now to prevent vision loss later. Make vision a priority…now and for years to come.
Contact SJEA today to schedule an exam and to learn how to help ensure you and your family have their best vision possible.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Annual Spring Fling Sale April 3rd through 7th
Mark your calendars for the South Jersey Eye Associates SPRING FLING SALE—an eyewear event for the entire family!
Save 30% on a large selection of eyeglasses from April 3rd through April 7th.
Schedule your visit to our Bridgeton location’s Eyewear Center today. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Restrictions apply. See optician for details.
February is AMD & Low Vision Awareness Month
Optometric Physician Dr. Russell W. Chappius III presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vision” for February.
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Awareness Month. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (or AMD) causes damage to the macula, the part of the eye that lets us see objects that are straight ahead. The most common symptom of AMD is a blurred area near the center of vision.
For some, AMD advances so slowly that vision loss takes a long time to occur. In others, the disease progresses faster and may lead to a loss of vision in one or both eyes.
AMD by itself does not lead to complete blindness. However, the loss of central vision can interfere with simple everyday activities, such as the ability to see faces, drive, read, write, or do close work, such as cooking or fixing things around the house.
While there is no cure for AMD, detection and treatment may slow disease and prevent severe loss of vision.
Contact SJEA today to schedule an appointment to learn more about AMD & Low Vision to ensure you and your family has their best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Optometric Physician Dr. Brandon J. Wuzzardo presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vision” for January.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss and blindness in the United States. With glaucoma typically having no symptoms in its early stages, early detection through a comprehensive dilated eye exam and treatment with medication or surgery can help reduce severe vision loss from glaucoma.
Anyone can get glaucoma, but the following factors can increase the risk:
• Being over the age of 60.
• Being African American.
• A family history of glaucoma.
• Certain medical conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
• Having experienced physical injuries to the eye.
• Other eye-related risk factors including thinner corneas, optic nerve sensitivity, retinal detachment, eye tumors, and eye inflammations.
• Prolonged use of corticosteroids.
Contact SJEA today to schedule an appointment to learn more about Glaucoma and ensure you and your family has their best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!