May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month
May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month, and as the weather gets warmer, many of us are anticipating fun in the sun to enjoy the outdoors. Before enjoying this season’s warm weather, are you ready to shield yourself from harmful UV rays? Spending extended hours under the mid-day sun or in UV-rich surroundings, be it at the…
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May is Healthy Vision Month
Spring is here with lots of sunshine and warmer weather, leading to many people exercising and having fun outdoors. There is something about the warm weather that encourages us to live a healthier and more physically fit lifestyle, including eating seasonal fruits and vegetables, taking long walks in the park, and even having a set…
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The Light Adjustable Lens Has Arrived
Cookeville Eye Specialists, the area’s premier cataract surgery center, is proud to offer the revolutionary Light Adjustable Lens. What is the Light Adjustable Lens? Unlike any other Intraocular Lens (IOL), the Light Adjustable Lens offers a remarkable level of personalization, allowing our ophthalmologists to adjust and customize your vision after cataract surgery. Crafted from a…
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Recognizing the Symptoms of Cataracts
The eyes are often referred to as the windows to one’s soul. They are also the primary tools we use to navigate the world around us, from driving to reading to seeing the faces of those we love. However, as we age, the proteins in our lenses can start to clump together, leading to symptoms…
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Our Eyes Change As We Age
As we age, we undergo a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is ensuring our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize eye health risks. What Are Common Age-Related Vision Changes? What Are Some Major Age-Related Eye Diseases?…
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April is Sports Eye Safety Month
April is Sports Eye Safety Month, initiated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) to raise awareness about preventing sports-related eye injuries. Every year, nearly 30,000 sports-related eye injuries are treated in emergency rooms in the United States. It is worth noting that ninety percent of these eye injuries could have been avoided if the…
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Information About Diabetic Eyecare
According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic retinopathy can cause vision loss and blindness in people with diabetes. If you have Diabetes, it is essential that you schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. While diabetic retinopathy may not initially exhibit any symptoms, early detection can help you take necessary steps…
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Tips to Manage Spring Eye Allergies
Spring is a season that symbolizes new beginnings. After enduring the cold and harsh winter months, we can finally look forward to the blooming of flowers and spending more time outdoors. This year, the season will officially begin on Tuesday, March 19th, which marks the first day of Spring. It is the time of year…
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Highlighting Women’s Eye Health
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions that women have made throughout history in various fields such as medicine, culture, and society. It’s worth noting that women in eye care have made groundbreaking contributions that have paved the way for the next generation of female leaders in this…
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Meet Dr. Michael Jones!
We are proud to announce the addition of Dr. Michael Jones to our team at Cookeville Eye Specialists and Laser Center. Dr. Jones is an accomplished ophthalmologist who brings unparalleled expertise and compassionate care to his patients. Dr. Michael Jones graduated from the St. Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri and later completed his…
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