Summertime is a busy time for socializing. As the sun stays up later, friends and families gather around bonfires and beaches to enjoy great food, tasty drinks, and a sense of community. These are the times that make life grand. At the same time, there is reason to become more mindful about what goes into… Read More »
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Posted on: May 30 2018
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By: editor
Healthy Vision Month is a time during which the National Eye Institute campaigns for awareness regarding the value of routine eye care for women. Really, we all have certain risks for decreased vision as well as eye disease. What we do now could make a big difference in how our eyes age and how well… Read More »
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Posted on: May 15 2018
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By: editor
Nearsightedness is a refractive error that affects millions of people in our country. For many years, men and women interested in decreasing or eliminating their reliance on eyeglasses and contact lenses have turned to the LASIK procedure for long-term vision improvement. Now, there is an alternative. Roholt Vision Center is proud to be one of… Read More »
Glaucoma is a vision condition that currently affects more than 2.5 million Americans. This age-related eye disease is characterized by an increase in intraocular pressure; the pressure within the eye becomes too high for the optic nerve to sustain. Because the optic nerve is a vital aspect of vision, untreated glaucoma is associated with vision… Read More »
LASIK is a popular eye procedure sought by men and women who want to reduce their need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Laser vision correction can provide lifelong benefits. However, LASIK is an elective procedure that should be carefully considered, especially for individuals who lead very active lives. On one hand, the idea of being… Read More »
Diabetes can have extensive consequences to general health and wellness. For men and women who have trouble regulating blood sugar, it is vital that a strong partnership with healthcare providers be fostered. The team at Roholt Vision Institute performs diabetic eye exams on a yearly basis for patients with this condition, and cooperates with other… Read More »
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recently conducted a survey in which respondents were asked where they might expect a serious eye injury to occur. Less than half of respondents’ answers included anyplace related to home, including the garage or yard. Another alarming statistic was discovered during this survey: less than 40% of those polled reported… Read More »
In many ways, the differences between men’s health and women’s health are well-known. There are certain health conditions that only affect one sex, and some that only affect the other. When it comes to eye health, there is a common misperception of equality. In truth, statistics indicate that women experience significantly higher risks for multiple… Read More »
The eyes require a certain degree of moisture to stay comfortable and optimally healthy. There is another end of the spectrum though, too much moisture. We need to discuss a condition referred to as mucus fishing, which is slightly more than a simple moisture problem. Mucus fishing describes the need that one may have to… Read More »
Diabetes is a disease that occurs in the body’s metabolic system. This condition describes the lack of insulin production or the poor systemic use of this chemical. Because insulin is vital to the metabolism of sugar, and every cell in the body needs a certain amount of sugar to function properly, metabolic health is something… Read More »