Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in LASIK on January 11, 2019
If you’re tired of hassling with your glasses and/or contacts, make this the year you finally get LASIK. Come see us for a free consultation and learn everything you need to know about LASIK. We’ll also test your eyes to make sure LASIK is right for you. Pepose Vision was the very first to offer LASIK in St. […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Pepose Info on January 3, 2019
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Miscellaneous on January 1, 2019
We wish you and your family a joyful, bright, healthy, prosperous and happiest new year ahead!
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Miscellaneous, Pepose Info on December 21, 2018
The doctors and staff at Pepose Vision hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season and a healthy and happy new year.
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care on November 28, 2018
We agree with The American Academy of Ophthalmology is saying it’s important to have a complete eye exam every year after age 65 to check for age-related eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract and other eye conditions. We actually recommend a complete eye exam every year or two regardless of your […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info on November 12, 2018
Blue light from electronic screens is not making you blind. A recently released study has been creating both concern in the public and alarmist headlines from news outlets worldwide. But experts are cautioning that the news reports are leaping to unfounded conclusions about the potential effects of blue light on the eye. This laboratory research […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info on October 23, 2018
A new study shows that an eye scan may be a relatively easy, inexpensive way to test for early Alzheimer’s disease. The study builds on research showing that closely examining the retina might help detect Alzheimer’s in its early stages. The retina is made up of brain tissue. Retinas are connected to the brain via […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Cataracts on September 25, 2018
In the normal human eye, light rays travel into the eye through the pupil. They pass through the clear lens and focus onto the retina. In an eye with a cataract, light scatters throughout the eye instead of focusing precisely on the retina. Cataract as part of aging Though there are other risk factors for cataracts, aging is the […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Cataracts, Interesting Info on September 18, 2018
Question:Can wearing eye makeup, perfume, hairspray, nail polish or other beauty products worsen a pre-existing cortical cataract? I was recently diagnosed and I want to know which products to avoid that could make it worse. Answer:Most common beauty products are very unlikely to cause or worsen cataract if used properly. Products designed to be used […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Pepose Info on September 12, 2018
Question: Why does it feel like something is rubbing against my eye when I blink? Answer: If it feels like something is rubbing against your eyes when you blink it is called a foreign body sensation (FBS). It can be caused by a number of different things. Although it could be caused by a particle […]
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