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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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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Clinton Wore Glasses to Correct Double Vision
In late 2012, Clinton was suffering from a stomach virus when she fell at her home, struck her head and endured a concussion, according to her representatives. Doctors later discovered…
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The Eyes ARE the Window to the Body
Unless you live under a log, you’ve probably heard the saying by now that the eyes are the window to your body. With today’s technology it is truer than ever.…
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Eagle Eyes
As many people that have been glued to their computer, iPad and tablet screens waiting for the eaglets to hatch, I thought I would find out more about the “Eagle…
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Why Does My Dogs Eyes Water Constantly?
I am not a veterinarian, but a lot of my friends ask me why their dog’s eyes water all the time. Dogs can have similar problems as humans. This could…
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Minimizing the Effects of Ocular Allergies
If the snow ever stops, we will soon be in allergy season. Allergies are one of the most common health issues, affecting 20-30% of people in this country. The ultimate solution…
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, back by popular demand is our Glaucoma Quiz!!
1) What are the early signs of glaucoma? A) Seeing flashes of light and a lot of floaters. B) Blurred vision, especially after reading. C) There are no early signs.…
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The Best Way to Apply Heat:
There are several conditions which require a patient to apply heat to their eyes, such as pink eye (conjunctivitis), and styes (hordeolums), as in last week’s blog. The best heat…
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Why Does My Eye Twitch?
ocular myokymia, http://goo.gl/ArpzSR Why did my eyelid start to twitch? Mild twitching of the eyelid is a common phenomenon. Although these involuntary contractions of muscles are annoying, they are almost always…
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