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Does Cataract Surgery Hurt?

Nearly 25 million American adults have cataracts. After age 40, the risk of this common condition increases incrementally with every passing decade. If the symptoms of cataracts do develop, patients can rest somewhat easy knowing that, while cataracts can interrupt vision to varying degrees, the disease will not cause blindness. At the point when vision… Read More »

  • Posted on: Apr 15 2021
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Digital Eye Strain, The Epidemic of the Pandemic

Far too many people have been directly affected by the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. Even if you and yours managed to avoid contracting the virus, you may have experienced one of the other growing concerns that have been identified. In addition to increased anxiety and depression triggered by uncertainty and months of social isolation,… Read More »

  • Posted on: Mar 30 2021
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Drusen: Is This a Word You Need to Know?

Some people are what we could call “word of the day” kind of people. The Greeks would refer to them as logophiles. It’s safe to say there aren’t many word nerds out there and even those who are eternally curious may not know the term drusen. Word-lover or not, if you are interested in long-term… Read More »

  • Posted on: Mar 25 2021
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Your Eye Exams are the Line Between You and Glaucoma-Related Vision Loss

Even if you’ve been seeing an optometrist yearly to keep up with your eyeglass prescription, you need to see an ophthalmologist. Even if you’ve enjoyed relatively good vision your whole life, you need to see an ophthalmologist. This eye doctor can help you enjoy optimal eye health throughout your lifetime by performing more advanced exams… Read More »

  • Posted on: Mar 15 2021
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Are You a Good Candidate for LASIK? Your Cornea Holds Clues!

Over the past several years, LASIK became the most commonly performed procedure for correcting refractive errors. Statistics indicate that over 700,000 LASIK procedures are performed annually. While the success and safety of this laser vision procedure cannot be disputed, we must acknowledge that this approach is not ideal for everyone. To be a candidate for… Read More »

  • Posted on: Feb 28 2021
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Chronic Dry Eye? Let’s Talk about LipiFlow!

Dry eye syndrome is an uncomfortable condition that affects nearly 30 million Americans. In some cases, dry eye is temporary and caused by digital eye strain. Sometimes, it is an imbalance in the tear film that is to blame. Eye lubrication originates in the Meibomian glands of the eye, which secret oil, mucus, and water.… Read More »

  • Posted on: Feb 14 2021
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The Downside to the Age of Technology

In the last 12 months, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in how we work. Even before the onset of the novel coronavirus, we were leaning into technology and computer use more than at any time in history. Last year alone, the use of social media increased by over 60%. That is only one indication of… Read More »

  • Posted on: Jan 30 2021
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Eye Exam

Here’s What May Happen to Your Eyes as You Age

We all expect some changes to occur as we get older. We know we’ll see an increasing number of wrinkles with the passage of time. We know that our joints may ache a little more frequently and we may even expect to need eyeglasses to read labels. Looking at long-term vision and eye health, the… Read More »

  • Posted on: Jan 15 2021
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A Wellness Vision Exam Can Start Your New Year Off Right

When we think about health and wellness, we may remember that it’s important to eat well-balanced meals. We may try to get out and exercise, even in the colder months. But our eyes? Unless we wear glasses, we might not give much thought to eye health. As we look forward to a healthier, happier year… Read More »

  • Posted on: Dec 30 2020
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Should I see a Doctor for Red Eyes?

Unless you’ve pulled an all-nighter to get a big project done or enjoy a late-night show, you’d probably be caught off-guard by noticeably red eyes. Does this condition mean something is wrong? Does it mean you should grab some redness-reducing eye drops? What causes the eyes to get red and what should be done to… Read More »

  • Posted on: Dec 15 2020
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