South Jersey Eye Associates
SJEA Adds New Optometric Physician To Its Staff
South Jersey’s Comprehensive Eyecare and Eyewear Center Welcomes Dr. Russell W. Chappius III Bridgeton, NJ (March 2020) –South Jersey Eye Associates (SJEA) is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Russell W. Chappius III, to the SJEA family. Dr. Chappius will officially join the eyecare and eyewear center as an optometric physician on July 1, 2020. […]
Read More....What Every Diabetic Should Know About Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy, a progressive disease of the retina, is a common complication of diabetes and one of the leading causes of blindness. The condition occurs when small blood vessels in the back of the eye are damaged by a build-up of glucose or fructose. This damage causes progressive vision loss in two ways: proliferative retinopathy, […]
Read More....Follow These Tips to Avoid Toy-Related Eye Injuries
With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, South Jersey Eye Associates joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding the public of certain safety guidelines when choosing the perfect gifts for little ones. A number of studies show that some popular toy types are commonly associated with childhood eye injuries. These include air […]
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SJEA to Sponsor Healthy Kids Running Series
South Jersey Eye Associates is excited to be a sponsor of the Healthy Kids Running Series – Mullica Hill/Mantua, NJ. This five-week running program for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade will be held at J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School on September 16, 23, 30, October 7, and 14. Start time is 5pm. You do […]
Read More....August is Children’s Vision & Learning Month
Many vision problems can be missed completely or misdiagnosed, due to the incomplete nature of in-school eye screenings. Children with undiagnosed vision problems are often unaware that what they see is abnormal, and that means they don’t know to ask for help. If your child’s vision isn’t all it can be, it can have negative […]
Read More....July is UV Safety Month
Before you buy your next summer shades, visit SJEA—because 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. South Jersey Eyewear is serious about sunglasses. Our prescription and nonprescription offerings provide 100 percent UV protection and […]
Read More....Fireworks Safety
As you partake in summer celebrations, SJEA and the Prevent Blindness America urge you to be aware of the risks associated with fireworks—especially now that certain fireworks are legal in NJ. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 9,000 fireworks-related injuries occur every year. A significant number of these injuries involve the […]
Read More....June is Cataract Awareness Month. Take Action Today.
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. The most common symptoms of a cataract include cloudy or blurry vision, colors seem faded, poor night vision, and double vision. To delay a […]
Read More....April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month at Prevent Blindness, Putting Focus on Special Visual Needs of Women
National Non-Profit Group Seeks to Educate Women on Ways to Protect Healthy Vision CHICAGO (March 27, 2018) – In addition to the many differences between men and women, more women than men have eye disease. Eye diseases include age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and dry eye. Women also may have vision issues related to pregnancy […]
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