November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Eye Health

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…

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Why Are My Eyes So Dry?

Eye Health

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…

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How to Recognize Symptoms of Cataracts

Eye Health

Your eyes are the windows to your soul, and the lens of your eye is crucial for your daily activities. However, with age, the proteins in your lens can clump, leading to symptoms of cataracts. These symptoms, such as blurry vision, can significantly impact your daily activities. This underscores the importance of not delaying your eye exam!…

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Protect Your Eyes This Halloween

Eye Health

Are you ready to celebrate and have fun this Halloween? Creating your Halloween costumes and putting the extra finishes on your costume look to indulge in a fun expression of your personality, but if you are not careful in what you choose, your costume could lead to a trip to the eye doctor. Thinking of…

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Glaucoma Facts & Myths

Eye Health

A staggering 80 million people worldwide live with glaucoma. This knowledge is not meant to scare you, but to empower you with a wealth of information. Understanding the correct information can significantly impact your daily life and eye health. Together, let’s debunk six common myths that the Glaucoma Research Foundation has researched. Myth #1: People…

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Eye Injury Prevention Month

Eye Health

October is notable for seeing pumpkins, blooming mums, and the leaves beginning to change to the beautiful fall season colors. Also, in October, Eye Injury Prevention Month emphasizes the importance of preventing accidents and injury to your eyes. Did you know that 44% of eye injuries happen in the home, and about 15% of eye…

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What Are The Facts About Pink Eye?

Eye Health

Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is a prevalent eye condition. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, often caused by a virus, bacteria, or allergies, leading to red and inflamed eyes. The symptoms of conjunctivitis include redness, itching, a gritty feeling, and discharge from the eyes. Some types of pink eye are highly contagious…

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Tips To Help Minimize Digital Eye Strain

Eye Health

In today’s digital age, we all find ourselves constantly in front of screens, whether for work, leisure, or to keep up with our daily lives. It’s a reality we all share. Researchers have found that just two hours of screen time per day can lead to a 90% risk of developing digital eye strain, a…

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Healthy Vision is Important for Road Safety

Eye Health

Did you know that 90% of driver information is visual? A recent study has shown that 1 in 5 drivers suffers from a vision deficiency, which affects their driving performance. Good eye health is essential for driving. It helps you read the highway signs at a distance to prepare you to get off the interstate…

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Your Eye Health Matters; Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle

Eye Health

Having healthy eyesight is integral to maintaining an excellent quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million blind and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error. Some leading…

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