November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and…
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Did you know…?
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, 2.7 million people in the United States over age 40 have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million…
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What is a Carotenoid?
Carotenoids are pigments that give things color. Carrots have a lot of Beta-carotenes, but lutein and zeaxanthin are important Carotenoids for eyes because they are found in our retinas. They…
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Sleep in Your Eyes
When you wake up in the morning, do you sometimes find that the sandman has left you with more than a dream? Eye discharge, or “sleep” in your eyes, is…
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Predator VS Prey Pupils
A lot of animals, anything from a house cat to tigers, lions, jaguars, and leopards, have vertical slit pupils that appear to be up and down. Their pupils, when constricted,…
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Cataracts VS Glaucoma
Two common ocular conditions that patients often confuse are cataracts and glaucoma. They are both ocular conditions, but other than that they have very little in common. Let’s test…
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The Importance of Getting Back to School Eye Exams
As we start to get ready to get the kids back to school in the fall, we purchase the backpacks, new shoes, shirts and pants. Schedule appointment for back to…
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Will Eye Vitamins Help Your Vision?
You see them all over drugstores — special vitamins and supplements that claim to improve vision and even prevent blindness. They might sound like a good idea, but, as CBS…
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5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes This Summer
Flying grit from off-roading or yard work, chemicals in pools, a sun that sears delicate tissues — summer is an obstacle course for your precious eyes. You can still have…
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Prevention Makes Common Cents
While I was preparing to write my blog, I ran into this paper titled “Prevention makes Common ‘Cents’ ” by the Health and Human Services. It is long and detailed…
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