09-15-23
When it comes to your eye health, making the right decisions can significantly impact your quality of life. One of the most critical choices you’ll face if you’re dealing with cataracts is selecting the best cataract surgeon. Cataract surgery is a common and highly effective procedure, but its success largely depends on the surgeon you […]
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09-07-23
Although it is commonly known for affecting your heart and lungs, smoking cigarettes is harmful to every part of the body. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) lists cigarette smoking as a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. There are no positive effects your health if you smoke. It […]
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08-15-23
Cataracts are a serious eye condition affecting millions. At The Eye Center, we encounter various eye conditions daily, and many of them include cataracts. There are often misconceptions about cataracts, what causes them, and how to proceed with eye care beyond a diagnosis. To help get rid of those misconceptions, we’ve outlined some important information […]
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07-15-23
Your eyes are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide feedback and stimulation. A key factor in how well your eyes perform is how they use the light that enters them. The ability of your eyes to bend light is called refraction. And when your eyes can’t properly refract, it causes […]
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06-15-23
The human body is a complex, scientific marvel. It is fueled by food, water, and proper exercise. But no matter how well you take care of your body, none of that matters if you do not get enough sleep. Your eyes play a critical role in regulating your sleep cycle and overall sleep quality. Maintaining […]
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05-15-23
The eyes are one of the first things we notice when meeting someone. Some people have brown eyes, some have blue or green, and some even have eyes that are a mix of colors! Genetics and other factors can help determine eye color. Still, exactly how we inherit our individual eye color is complex and […]
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04-15-23
Do you get headaches while watching television? While reading a book? Is your child complaining about headaches while in class? If so, you aren’t alone – 1 in every 6 people reports headaches in a 3-month period in the United States. And vision and a splitting headache are often closely related. This is because headaches can cause or result […]
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03-15-23
Nearly everyone participating in sports has dreamed of making the game-winning basket, hitting the walk-off homerun, or scoring the last-second goal. Sports are valuable activities, which help keep millions of kids and adults physically fit. The downside, regrettably, is that injuries are a big part of the game. Some of the most significant ones are […]
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02-15-23
Workers avoid utilizing protective eyewear for many reasons. Employees may think they aren’t necessary, glasses or goggles aren’t comfortable, or they have to stop to readjust safety eyewear. However, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) declares the lack of required eye and face protection as one of its top ten cited workplace violations. And, […]
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01-15-23
Sunglasses provide protection from the sun while also highlighting an individual’s style and fashion sense. Far from simply being a stylish accessory, sunglasses offer additional benefits of sunglasses no matter the season, that help your eyes remain healthy. We tend to spend more time outdoors during the summer, and sunglasses are strongly associated with the warmer […]