10-22-19
Let’s face it. Though you’re likely looking forward to the improved vision you’ll experience after your LASIK surgery, the idea of the procedure may leave you uneasy. Surgery of any kind can be frightening, but knowing what to do and expect on the day of your procedure, and directly after, can help alleviate some of […]
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09-19-19
Most of us understand that protecting our eyes from the sun is important over the summer months. But that protection is equally as important during the fall. Drier air, allergens, and even UV light may impact your eye health. 4 Common Eye Problems that Occur in Fall (and How to Easily Prevent Them) Here are […]
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08-14-19
If you’ve decided to undergo LASIK surgery, you’re no doubt looking forward to the time you’ll be able to have clearer vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses. And while that is certainly something to which you should look forward, there are also a few rules of thumb to prepare for your surgery. […]
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07-15-19
It can often be difficult for children of any age to communicate whether they are having issues with their vision so it’s important that parents and guardians schedule routine eye exams. If children don’t receive eye exams at regular and consistent intervals, the lack of care could cause a present condition to worsen or lead […]
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06-17-19
With summer just around the corner, outdoor activities are becoming more frequent. Though most of us already consider sun protection for our skin, the eyes are just as important. Both direct and indirect exposure to the sun can have an immediate, and sometimes lingering, effect on your eye health. To help keep your eyes healthy, […]
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05-17-19
Access to technology has proven to be one of the greatest conveniences of our time. Although we rarely think about it beyond the positive contributions it makes to our lives, our constant and immediate access to digital devices can have a negative impact on our eyes. Screen time, or the amount of time spent using devices […]
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04-10-19
More and more people are seeking freedom from their glasses and contact lenses. Luckily, technological advancements now offer more options that result in little to no continual dependency on either type of lens. One option is refractive surgery. Most commonly known as laser vision correction, refractive surgery is used to improve the refractive state of […]
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03-18-19
Eyesight is an important part of growth and development, and there are several ways to protect your child’s eyes. It’s not all up to hereditary disposition. Consider these tips to protect your child’s eyes from an early age and into the future. #1 – Buy age-appropriate toys Protect your child’s eyes by buying age-appropriate toys. […]
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02-27-19
Cataracts are a common part of aging and the most common cause of vision loss around the world. In fact, according to My Cataracts, cataracts currently affect more than 20.5 million Americans over 40 years of age. By age 65, more than 90 percent of people in the United States will develop cataracts. Cataracts occur […]
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11-30-17
View Video What Is It? Small glands, located in the surface tissue on the white of the eye and lining the eyelids, constantly produce small quantities of tears to keep the eye healthy and lubricated. The lacrimal gland, a larger gland locatedin the upper eyelid, responds to emotion or eye irritation by producing […]