Eye Care

With summer fast approaching and people spending more time outside, it is important to remember to protect yourself from the sun. Most people know the importance of protecting their skin from the sun, but did you know sunlight can also be a risk factor for cataracts?

May is Healthy Vision Month. The National Eye Institute recommends doing the following to keep your eyes healthy:

Dr. Usha Reddy was on Charlotte Today to discuss skin cancer around the eyes.

Kwame Amanfoh, an ophthalmic technician with Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A., helped hundreds of people in villages throughout Ghana get important eye treatment last year. Kwame, the president and founder of the non-governmental organization Victory Vision Care, was recently in Ghana in conjunction with the Concord-based NGO Glimpse of Hope.