National Opticians Month
January is National Opticians Month. It was developed to help educate consumers about the importance of an optician on their eyecare team, and the role they play. Opticians receive specialized…
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Types of Eye Tests
Eye tests are one of the main parts of an examination. There are several tests included in a comprehensive eye exam. Each one evaluates different aspects of vision and eye…
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What are my options for treatment after being diagnosed with Glaucoma
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old. There is no cure, but early detection and treatment can slow the…
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2023 A review in eye care
As many of you know 2023 was a year of big change for me. Eyegotcha became part of Vision Source Bridgeville in February.In general, there were several big events in…
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Did you know? Pittsburgh Christmas Trivia
1. Bing Crosby, singer of White Christmas, had a 25% ownership of the Pittsburgh Pirates until he passed away in 1977.2. Farkleberry tarts were sold by KDKA radio morning DJ…
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2023 Eye Drop Recall is Expanding
Earlier this year, in April, I posted about a nationwide recall of eye drops, by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has now expanded its list of eye…
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First Whole, Eye Transplant in a Human
The patient who received the transplant was Aaron James from Arkansas, a power company linesman. He suffered a work-related, high-voltage, electrical accident in June of 2021, that damaged the left…
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Cranberries – Healthy for the Eyes
Don’t give up those cranberry products just because Thanksgiving is over. For the past decade, the consumption of cranberries has increased due to the health-promoting effects. Maintaining urinary tract health…
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Thanksgiving Themed Movies
Some of these movies may be turkeys, give it a try see how many you can get. Match the Title with the Star 1. Home for the Holidays 2. Planes,…
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