Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Pepose Info on November 25, 2019
Wintertime brings a double-exposure danger to eyes. The first threat is from the sun itself. Second, comes from the snow acting as a mirror and reflecting a second dose of UV into eyes. For this reason, winter is one of the most important seasons of the year to protect eyes from the potentially dangerous effects […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Cataracts, Interesting Info, LASIK, Pepose Info on November 15, 2019
Don’t forget … Although for the tax year 2019, the IRS announced new contribution limits for both the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and the Health Savings Accounts (HSA), these accounts may still be used for life-improving procedures such as LASIK and Advanced Cataract Surgery. Take advantage of this opportunity to see better than you have […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Retina on November 7, 2019
Seniors are at heightened risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. The disease damages central vision, limiting a person’s ability to read, write and recognize faces. Fortunately, there are steps people can take to lower their risk of losing vision due to AMD. Here are five tips to […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care on November 1, 2019
Diabetes can lead to a wide variety health complications, including heart disease, nerve damage, stroke, kidney disease, and vision loss. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans. Diabetes is a risk factor for developing glaucoma, as well as for developing cataracts, but the most common and debilitating vision problem experienced […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Pepose Info on October 31, 2019
The doctors and staff at Pepose Vision hope you and your family have fun and safe Halloween.
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care on October 22, 2019
Results of Study on Over-the-Counter Contacts Concerning Sure, zombie eyes might be the crowning touch on your Halloween costume. But if you’re thinking of getting decorative contact lenses online, you might want to think twice. In fact, be afraid. Be very afraid. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has issued a warning to costume shoppers about […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care on October 22, 2019
If you work in front of a computer all day, you’re familiar with that irritated, fuzzy, and tired feeling your eyes have by the end of the afternoon. Everything starts to get a little blurry and sometimes your head aches. This cluster of symptoms is known as eye strain or computer vision syndrome, and it’s […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in LASIK on October 9, 2019
LASIK Vision Correction is a great way to eliminate the need to wear glasses or contacts to see at a distance. If you are active (or even tired of the hassles when watching a movie, tv or event) you’ll really appreciate the convenience. We’ve had prospective patients tell us they are afraid of having the […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care, Interesting Info, Miscellaneous on October 1, 2019
Each year, nearly 50 percent of eye injuries occur at home; that’s more injuries than occur in school and at the workplace – combined. From cleaning and cooking to mowing and repairing, eye injuries occur every day while performing routine activities. When completing these daily tasks in and around the home, we often become complacent […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Pepose Info on September 18, 2019
Staring at your computer screen, smartphone or other digital devices for long periods won’t cause permanent eye damage, but your eyes may feel dry and tired. You may develop blurry vision, fatigue or eye strain. Some people also experience headaches or motion sickness when viewing 3-D, which may indicate that the viewer has a problem […]
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