You may have seen the eye doctor at some point. Maybe you wear glasses or contact lenses and stay abreast of your vision with annual exams at your local optometry center. Whether you fall into one of these two categories or you’re somewhat who can’t remember ever having a comprehensive eye exam, you can benefit… Read More »
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Posted on: Apr 15 2019
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By: editor
Dry eye syndrome is a sneaky eye condition that is often overlooked for months or years before a person seeks treatment. According to statistics, approximately one-third of adults in the world are affected by dry eye disease. As suggested by the name, this condition involves an insufficiency in the tear film that covers the eyes.… Read More »
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Posted on: Mar 30 2019
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By: editor
Across our Canfield, Alliance, and North Canton offices, we perform numerous laser eye procedures on an annual basis. Having performed laser surgery for several years, we are well aware of the fact that many patients are unsettled by the idea of having a procedure done, even if improved vision will be the result. Of particular… Read More »
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Posted on: Mar 15 2019
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By: editor
During the winter months in Ohio, we may think more about how to plan ahead for days that are better spent indoors than how the weather may affect our eye health. Many people feel the burn, so to speak, as the weather changes. Because cold weather often coincides with extra-dry air inside and outside of… Read More »
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Posted on: Feb 14 2019
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By: editor
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the global population. The thing about this grouping of eye diseases is that blindness can be prevented. When glaucoma is detected early, treatment can be developed to reduce and manage the pressure in the eye that damaged the optic nerve and leads to blindness. The earlier that… Read More »
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Posted on: Jan 30 2019
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By: editor
Glaucoma is a family of eye diseases that scientists have studied for many years. Still, this particular condition presents unique challenges to patients and their care providers. During this month of national glaucoma awareness, we seek to raise increase our patients’ knowledge regarding the dangers of glaucoma and ways we can work together to prevent… Read More »
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Posted on: Jan 15 2019
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By: editor
LASIK surgery has become so well-known that, when a patient is told they are not a good candidate for this procedure, they may not know what to do. Fortunately, we do. Here, we discuss why LASIK may not be suited to certain individuals and what might be considered as an alternative. The fact that LASIK… Read More »
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Posted on: Dec 30 2018
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By: editor
High blood pressure may sound like a commonly diagnosed condition because we see commercials for blood pressure medications on television and in magazines. According to studies, far more people are living with elevated blood pressure than is ideal. The reasons could be simple. One, we don’t tend to see the doctor unless we experience troubling… Read More »
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Posted on: Dec 15 2018
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By: editor
According to studies, more than 20 million middle-aged Americans have cataracts. Research suggests that more than half of the population will have cataracts by the time they reach age 75. The prevalence of this vision-depleting condition is only expected to increase in the coming decades. The more we know about cataracts, the better-equipped we can… Read More »
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Posted on: Nov 30 2018
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By: editor
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month, a time during which we can turn collective attention toward an important topic of discussion. Every person who has diabetes, either Type I or Type II, is at risk for diabetic eye disease. This may also be referred to as diabetic retinopathy. Furthermore, this risk increases over time after… Read More »
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Posted on: Nov 15 2018
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By: editor