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Jul

Prevent Eye Injuries from Fireworks this Upcoming Holiday

We all love a warm long weekend filled with sunshine, barbecues, and fireworks! Don't ruin your long weekend with ocular trauma caused by nonprofessional firework play. 19 percent (1,200) of hospital injuries during the July 4th holiday were to the eyes. Sparklers...

Jul

How your Habits may be Causing Premature Aging in your Eyes

You probably have an idea that your daily habits are affecting aspects of your life such as general health and vitality. But you may not think about how your habits are affecting your eyes. Smoking. Experts encourage us to avoid or kick this habit for a number of reasons. These r...

Jul

The Intraocular Lens and Important Aspect of Cataract Surgery

The eye is a complex structure that resembles the same function as a camera. What you see is a reflection of light that is focused on to the retina at the back of the eye. In addition to the retina, there are other important parts of the eye involved in the clarity of your vision...

Jul

Why Cataract Patients Should Reconsider that Smoking Habit

The American Association of Ophthalmology tells us that cataracts will affect as many as 22 million adults over the age of 40. Men and women over 80 have a fifty percent chance of developing this eye condition. This is significant because cataracts are a leading cause of blindnes...

Jul

Your Child’s “Red Eye” in Photos is a Good Thing!

The red eyes that you often see in photos are called a ‘red reflex', are caused by the reflection of light off they eye’s retina. You’ll be surprised to learn that some ocular cancers can be detected from the missing red reflex in a photo! A sign of concer...

Jul

A Healthy Diet for Healthy Eyes

Nutrition plays a vital role in not only our overall health, but the health of our eyes as well. Vitamins and antioxidants found in a variety of foods can help maintain healthy eyes and fight ocular diseases. Follow these nutrition tips to target different areas of your eyes and...

Jul

Food for Thought: Eating Right for Healthy Vision

Healthy foods that are good for your eyes extend way beyond just carrots. There's an entire spectrum of great eats out there that can help keep your eyes healthy. Learn which foods can boost your eye health and help prevent certain eye diseases. SalmonDiets that are rich i...

Jul

Juvederm Aesthetic Services

JUVÉDERM® is an injectable gel that gently reverses many signs of aging in the face, including fine lines and wrinkles, crow's feet, thinning lips and loosening skin. It can also “plump up” the lips, sculpt the cheeks, and restore a youthful oval shap...

Jul

Tips to Fight Winter Dry Eye

Winter is here. The holiday spirit is in the air - as is that winter chill, and most importantly your dry eyes are acting up again. They're itching, burning, tearing, and just overall uncomfortable. Follow these tips to help fight that winter dry eye:HumidifyThe ind...

Jul

All you Need to Know About Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a condition where the eyelids get inflamed and is typically a result of excess bacterial growth usually found on your skin, blockages in the eyelid oil glands or occasionally even allergies. This is a common condition of the eye, and it causes the eyelids to become...

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