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April is Sports Eye Safety Month

Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care, Pepose Info on April 1, 2019

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated April as Sports Eye Safety Month  Each year, tens of thousands of sports and recreation-related eye injuries occur. The good news is that 90 percent of serious eye injuries are preventable through use of appropriate protective eyewear.  The risk of eye injury can vary depending on the activity. Make sure […]

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CBD Oil May Worsen Glaucoma

Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Glaucoma, Interesting Info on March 20, 2019

If you were hoping that CBD, or cannabidiol, would offer a natural remedy, the latest research is a downer. A new study suggests that CBD doesn’t lower eye pressure, it raises it. That’s bad because high eye pressure is the primary risk factor for glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness in the United […]

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March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month

Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care on March 1, 2019

Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, Pepose Vision joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology to remind employers and workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye protection.

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What Are the Symptoms of Glaucoma?

Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Glaucoma, Pepose Info on February 27, 2019

Open-angle glaucoma.With open-angle glaucoma, there are no warning signs or obvious symptoms in the early stages. As the disease progresses, blind spots develop in your peripheral (side) vision. Most people with open-angle glaucoma do not notice any change in their vision until the damage is quite severe. This is why glaucoma is called the “silent […]

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Congratulations to our doctors. Again.

Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Pepose Info on February 19, 2019

We are proud to announce our doctors have been named among the very best in the entire U.S.For more than two decades, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America’s trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has based its selection process on the foundation of peer nominations. All licensed physicians, MDs and DOs (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) are […]

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What is an Ophthalmologist?

Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info on January 28, 2019

Ever wonder the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist? Ophthalmologist An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists complete 12 to 13 years of training and education, and are licensed to practice medicine and surgery. This advanced training allows ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat a wider […]

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Time for an eye exam

Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care, Pepose Info on January 16, 2019

We highly recommend everyone have regular eye exams, and if you’re over age 40, that you have an exam every year. And be sure to have a comprehensive exam, not just a basic eye check, so that you can learn in advance of any potential issues. Please contact us for your comprehensive exam and let […]

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