Avoiding smoking and second hand smoke—or quitting if you are a smoker—are some of the best investments you can make in not only your overall health, but the long-term health of your eyes, as well. Smoking – even in your teens or twenties when your senior years seem far away – increases your future risks […]
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A popular beauty treatment has many rushing to the beauty shop. We’re talking about false eyelashes. However, the small procedure can cause big problems if you’re not careful. Lash extensions is a beauty trend that’s growing by the day. And for some ladies it’s a permanent part of their beauty routine. Celebrities like Katy Perry and […]
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This is Save Your Vision Month, sponsored by the American Optometric Association to remind everyone of the importance of eye health and regular exams. If you haven’t had an eye exam in over a year, we highly recommend you do so. It’s quick and easy. Please contact us to schedule your appointment.
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Staring at your computer screen, smartphone, video game or other digital devices for long periods won’t cause permanent eye damage, but your eyes may feel dry and tired. Some people also experience headaches or motion sickness when viewing 3-D, which may indicate that the viewer has a problem with focusing or depth perception. What causes […]
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Conjunctivitis: A Common Infection in Children 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 . […]
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Centers For Disease Control (CDC) Study Links Thousands Of Eye and Skin Injuries To Indoor Tanning. This time of the year most people notice how pale they have become and think they would look and feel better with a little “glow”. If a nice trip is not in the near future many may seek a […]
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More than four million people in the United States have glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and destroy eyesight. Unfortunately, nearly half of those with glaucoma are not even aware that they have it. Are you one of them? You owe it to yourself to find out by getting a […]
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Here’s an interesting article published this month online at the Triblive. Annual eye exams are important (and easy) for everyone, even young kids. Little Matteo’s right eye was turning inward and getting stuck, and the condition was worsening every day. His parents — Hilary and Matt Meurer of the North Side — suspected their 2-year-old […]
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Contact Lens Related Microbial Keratitis Infection On The Rise in the U.S. An eye infection called keratitis is on the rise in America. It is related to contact lens use. The CDC states, “Among the estimated 38 million contact lens wearers in the United States, poor storage case hygiene, infrequent storage case replacement, and overnight […]
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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 significant contributors to loss of independence; it is also associated with […]
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