Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Pepose Info on July 26, 2019
You may have experienced trouble falling asleep after staring at your phone or other digital devices right before bed. Blue light—whether from the sun or from the screens we use—wakes us up and stimulates us. This also means too much blue light exposure late at night from phones, tablets or computer screens can disrupt our […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Allergies, Dry Eyes, Eye Care, Pepose Info on July 18, 2019
Why it feels so good…and why you probably shouldn’t do it. So many things that seem so right in the moment have consequences later, and the simple act of eye rubbing turns out to be one of them. Whether it’s from a long day, a long night before the long day, or just the usual […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care, Pepose Info on July 10, 2019
It’s so easy to forget about, or skip, your regular eye exam. Your vision seems fine, or at least no different than last year, so why bother? Routine, comprehensive eye exams at a doctors office can detect vision problems, eye disease and general health problems before you are aware a problem exists. We agree with […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Pepose Info on June 12, 2019
Relationship Between Glaucoma and Poor Sleep A study of more than 6,700 people in the United States over age 40 who answered a survey about their sleep revealed possible connections between glaucoma and sleep problems.Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. Damage to this nerve—which is responsible for sending signals from the eye to the brain so you […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Cataracts, Pepose Info on June 1, 2019
Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. If not treated, it can lead to blindness. In addition, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision. During Cataract Awareness Month in June, we join the American Academy of Ophthalmology […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Allergies, Dry Eyes, Pepose Info on May 10, 2019
It’s that time of year again when springtime brings great weather but also allergens that effect your eyes. Pepose Vision can help with the latest advances in dry eye treatments. We are a TearLab Accredited Dry Eye Center and also are proud to be one of the few vision centers in the country to have […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Pepose Info on April 25, 2019
Basketball is the Leading Cause of Eye Injuries Current research shows that basketball is the leading cause of sports-related eye injuries in the United States. Most of these injuries could have been prevented with one, simple step — wearing protective eyewear. A 2018 study in the journal Pediatrics found that basketball caused almost 16% of eye injuries in […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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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