Phone Number: 413-583-3600
Address: 200 Center St STE 1, Ludlow, MA 01056
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Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
stay connected with everything happening at Ludlow & Wilbraham Eye Associates. Here, you’ll find informative articles about eye health, helpful tips for caring for your vision, announcements, seasonal reminders, and other relevant information to help you make the most of your eye care experience.
As cold and flu season continues to show its ugly face in our communities, Ludlow and Wilbraham Eye Associates encourages families to practice good hygiene habits to prevent the spread of infectious disease, including conjunctivitis, also known as “pink eye,” which can be easily spread, especially this time of year.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 50. AMD is a loss of central vision that can occur in two forms: “dry” and “wet.” Most people with macular degeneration have the dry form.
Most cataracts develop in people over age 55, but they occasionally occur in infants and young children or as a result of trauma or medications. Usually, cataracts develop in both eyes, but one may be worse than the other.
Often referred to as the “sneak thief of sight” because it frequently has no symptoms, glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that can damage the optic nerve and impair peripheral vision. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to complete loss of sight.
