Congratulations, Dr. Pepose, for being selected to present at the Saint Louis Ophthalmological Society on October 15th. He will be discussing corneal inlays for presbyopia, one of his many areas of expertise.
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Aging is a process that brings many changes. Vision loss and blindness, however, do not have to be one of them. There are several simple steps you can take to keep your eyes healthy for the rest of your life. Visiting us regularly for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the most important thing you can […]
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Eyes may change somewhat during pregnancy due to fluid retention, increased blood volume, hormonal fluctuations and other physical shifts that are part of pregnancy. Usually these changes are temporary and resolve after the baby is born, or after weaning a breast-fed child. Vision changes tend to be minor and don’t require a new eyeglass prescription. […]
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According to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control, more than 164 million school days are missed annually in US public schools due to the spread of infectious diseases. An astonishing 3 million of those school days are lost as a result of acute conjunctivitis . . . also known as pink […]
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Pepose Vision and the Vision Council are working to educate patients on the negative eye health effects of UV rays. Join us in spreading the message of UV protection. Please wear UV protective eyewear when outdoors. And use National Sunglasses Day – June 27, 2015 – as a time to not only commit to taking care of […]
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One expert explains why kale is important to vision and how people really are what they eat. Mom always said to eat those carrots—they’ll improve your eyesight. Some people attribute that old belief to World War II propaganda that claimed munching on carrots was the reason British pilots had perfect night vision (they were actually […]
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Here is a link to a fascinating simple way to test your eye site. Here is the video:
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May is Healthy Vision Month, a great time for you and your family to make eye health a priority and remember the following tips from the National Eye Institute: • Get an annual eye exam: You might think your vision is in good shape or that your eyes are healthy, but visiting your eye care […]
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Here’s some great information from The American Academy of Ophthalmology … In the United States, one in six Americans over age 65 has a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. This is often caused by common eye conditions and diseases. Among older Americans, visual impairment is one of the most […]
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As millions take to the playing field this spring, the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons warns the public that thousands of people are blinded by sports-related eye injuries. In support of Sports Eye Safety Month this April, Pepose Vision joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding coaches, parents and athletes of the […]
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