Good Habits to Adopt For Healthy Eyes

Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on January 14, 2025

Good Habits to Adopt For Healthy Eyes

From the moment you wake up to the moment you close your eyes to sleep, your eyes play an essential role in your ability to navigate the world. As your body ages, so will your eyesight change. Some changes are driven by heredity, and the elements of our environment exacerbate others. Without healthy eyes, your… Read More


Say Goodbye to Winter Dry Eyes

Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on January 9, 2025

Say Goodbye to Winter Dry Eyes

As we enter the winter season, it’s vital to understand the widespread issue of dry eyes. Cold, harsh winter winds, dry outdoor air, and indoor heating all contribute to this condition. These abrupt atmospheric changes lead to moisture evaporation inside your eyes, as your tear glands struggle to produce fluid quickly enough to maintain the… Read More


January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Uncategorized on January 1, 2025

Don't be blindsided by Glaucoma

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a necessary time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. The most common forms of glaucoma primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, but glaucoma can affect people… Read More


Celebrate the New Years Safely

Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on December 18, 2024

Celebrate the New Years Safely

We are all looking forward to a fresh start and ready to ring in the New Year with cheer! Every year, it is that special time to celebrate with champagne, but popping a bottle of bubbly comes with some risks. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a champagne cork can fly up to 50… Read More


December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on December 11, 2024

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month

What an exciting time of the year! ‘Tis the season of holiday cheer, family traditions, shopping, and giving gifts to loved ones. As we prepare our holiday shopping list, it’s important to remember that some popular toys may not be the best gift for your child. To bring awareness to Safe Toys Month, the Consumer… Read More


Your Eye Health Will Benefit From Breaking the Habit

Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on December 4, 2024

cigarette that spell "No"

Our eyesight is one of our most treasured senses. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34.1 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes does increase your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and cancer, but did you know that smoking can also harm your eye health… Read More


We Are Thankful For Our Patients

Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in General on November 19, 2024

older woman and woman holding hands with the text "we are thankful for our patients"

This Thanksgiving season, it is essential to acknowledge the things we are grateful for in our lives, and we give thanks to all of our patients. At our office, the doctors and staff have the privilege of making a unique impact on so many lives. We often hear from patients how their eye care appointment… Read More


Dr. Galloway and Dr. Jones’ Honduras Mission Trip

Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Uncategorized on November 13, 2024

In July 2024, Cookeville Eye Specialists’ Dr. Stewart Galloway and Dr. Michael Jones participated in a mission trip to Comayagua, Honduras, organized by ACE Global. Leading a dedicated team of 27 staff and volunteers from both the U.S. and Honduras, Dr. Galloway oversaw a highly efficient effort that resulted in over 50 successful cataract surgeries… Read More


November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on November 5, 2024

Couple throwing leaves with the text "November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month"

November is not just another month; it’s a significant period for our patients. It’s Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when we all come together to shine a light on this prevalent condition. But did you know it’s also Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, founded in 1998 by Prevent Blindness? This dual focus on prevention is… Read More


Why Are My Eyes So Dry?

Posted by: Cumberland Eye Care in Eye Health on October 30, 2024

Woman behind two orange leaves, with the text "Why Are My Eyes So Dry?"

There comes a time when nearly everyone experiences that uncomfortable and gritty feeling when your eyes become too dry. However, for some people, dry eye is more than a short-lived annoyance when the dry eye symptoms continue; it is an issue that often might be due to dry eye syndrome. This blog post empowers you… Read More


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