Eye Diseases

Eye Health Is More Than Just Wearing Or Not Wearing Glasses

Many of us don’t think about eye health until we’re squinting at our phones, holding a menu at arm’s length, or complaining that the letters on the TV are getting blurry. But your vision is a major part of your quality of life—and it deserves attention.

Eye diseases can sneak up on you slowly. You might not notice symptoms until they’re serious. For the Latinx community, this matters even more because we’re at higher risk for certain eye conditions, and many of us don’t get regular eye exams.

Let’s break down what’s going on, what to look for, and what to do to protect those ojitos lindos.