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Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Allergies, Dry Eyes on April 15, 2016
The simple answer is no. Typical allergies such as hay fever, etc., are systemic and affect both eyes. It is possible that a small amount of allergen can get in one eye and cause a temporary problem, but this is highly unlikely. A red, swollen, tearing eye can be caused by tear duct obstruction, foreign […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Pepose Info on April 11, 2016
University of Rochester professor to receive seventh annual Jay Pepose ’75 Award in Vision Sciences Leading vision researcher David Williams, whose pioneering use of adaptive optics has improved the effectiveness of laser refractive surgery, the design of contact lenses and enabled the imaging of single cells in the living retina, will receive the seventh annual […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in KAMRA on March 29, 2016
We’ve been talking about the KAMRA inlay for a few months now, ever since Pepose Vision became the first to offer it in the bi-state area. The KAMRA Inlay is an easy procedure that can greatly reduce your reliance on reading glasses. We have many incredibly happy patients. This week the Wall Street Journal discusses […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Contacts on March 22, 2016
Some contact lens wearers experience eye pain after removal for a variety of reasons but most commonly due to a lack of oxygen through the lens, dryness, or from an inappropriate fit. If you’re experiencing pain please come see us so we can evaluate your eyes both when the contact lenses are in and out […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Dry Eyes on March 16, 2016
We are proud to have been recognized as a Dry Eye Center of Excellence by Bio-Tissue, the leader in regenerative biologic therapies and ocular hygiene solutions for eye care professionals. Pepose Vision is the only practice in the area to receive this award. If you suffer from dry eyes, this is big news for you. […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Cataracts on March 11, 2016
Babies born with cataracts may soon benefit from a new surgery that permits stem cells to regenerate eye lens and make it functional. After testing the treatment on animals and a small group of human subjects, researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) found that the procedure entails fewer complications than the current method. […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care on March 4, 2016
The human eye is often taken for granted. While people are accustomed to eating healthy foods and receiving the proper amount of exercise, many rarely consider their vision health. When it comes to our eyes, it is most important to protect the eyesight we have been given. During Workplace Wellness Month, Pepose Vision reminds everyone that […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care on February 22, 2016
This time of year a lot of us head to the mountains to ski and snowboard. If you do go, please protect your eyes, and those of your family. Photokeratitis is a painful eye condition that occurs when your eye is exposed to invisible rays of energy called ultraviolet (UV) rays, either from the sun […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care on February 16, 2016
No. Although the causes of progressive myopia are many and not completely understood, using glasses to correct myopia is not a cause. To the contrary, it is necessary for normal distance vision. If you have trouble seeing things in the distance clearly, you might need glasses. Or be a candidate for LASIK or other eye […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Retina on February 10, 2016
I have beginning macular degeneration. Is there a certain type of dark sunglasses I should wear to protect my eyes? There is no definitive scientific evidence that any particular type of sunglasses can protect against the development or progression of macular degeneration (a breakdown of tissues in the back of the eye). However, we do […]
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