Watching the Amazing Total Solar Eclipse: How to Keep Your Eyes Safe
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by Leslie Frantz
5d ago
Every so often, we get treated to an incredible sight in the sky—a total solar eclipse. This is when the moon covers the sun completely, turning daytime into a spooky twilight. It’s a stunning event, but it’s crucial to be careful, especially with your eyes. Here, we’ll talk about the magic of a solar eclipse and share some simple tips to make sure you can enjoy it without hurting your eyes.   The Magic of a Total Solar Eclipse A total solar eclipse happens when the moon moves in front of the sun, casting a shadow on the Earth. For a short time, the sun’s outer atmosphere, called the coro ..read more
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The Impact of Smoking on Eye Health: A Call to Quit
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by Leslie Frantz
9M ago
Smoking, the largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States, wreaks havoc on the entire body, including the eyes. While the adverse effects of smoking on heart disease and cancer are well-known, the detrimental impact on vision and eye health often goes unnoticed. This article explores the reasons why kicking the habit is crucial, shedding light on the connection between smoking and various sight-threatening conditions. Smoking and Cataracts: Cataracts, characterized by the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, stand as a leading cause of blindness worldwide. By th ..read more
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Clear Vision, Bright Future: Shedding Light on Cataract Awareness Month.
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by Kailynn Richardson
10M ago
Welcome to Cataract Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on one of the most common vision-related issues affecting millions of people worldwide. This month serves as a reminder to prioritize our eye health and take steps to prevent and address cataracts, a condition that can significantly impact our vision and overall quality of life. Join us as we delve into the world of cataracts, exploring their causes, symptoms, treatment options, and the importance of regular eye care. Understanding Cataracts: Cataracts occur when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to blurr ..read more
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IRPL: Finally, a Long-Lasting Treatment for Dry Eye
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by Courtney Rudicel
1y ago
Dry eye is a common condition that affects about 16 million Americans and until recently there was no long-term way to treat it.   IRPL: Harnessing the power of light Intense regulated pulsed light (IRPL) therapy is new effective and long-lasting treatment for dry eye. It works by addressing meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), the most common cause of chronic dry eye. IRPL targets this condition by creating pulsed light and sending it in regulated spurts to help stimulate the meibomian glands. Over time, the gland will function at a more optimal level and the person will experience fewer s ..read more
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Aging and Your Eyes
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by Drew Terrill
2y ago
Growing older can mean a lot of things – more time with grandchildren and family, activities such as golf, biking, or yoga, traveling, a new hobby, and finally getting into that book you have been meaning to read. Your eyesight is key to enjoying all these things and having a full and active lifestyle. As you age, you may experience changes in your vision such as cataracts, dry eye, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and presbyopia, among others. While these eye health conditions are not limited to older people, we see a higher rate of these disorders as people age. Below is a list of ..read more
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Back to School? Time for an Eye Exam!
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by Drew Terrill
2y ago
Do you have kids headed back to school? Study on this: ten percent of preschoolers and one in four school-age children have an uncorrected vision problem. Vision problems can have a profound effect on how children learn and develop, and school eye screenings are not enough. Eye screenings can be useful, but did you know that up to 75% of vision problems are missed in a regular school screening? This is because a screening is not a comprehensive eye exam, which not only tests for visual acuity, but also tests that your child’s eyes move together correctly and checks the structure and health of ..read more
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Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
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by Jennifer Wells
3y ago
It might surprise you to know that two out of every three people living with blindness or low vision worldwide are women, or that women have a higher risk than men to experience several serious vision conditions. April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, and is the perfect time to increase awareness of the heightened risk women share regarding these vision problems. Some eye health issues are unique to women, such as experiencing vision changes caused by hormonal variations during pregnancy and menopause, but women are more susceptible than men to glaucoma, cataracts, thyroid eye disease ..read more
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COVID-19: What to Expect at Your Next Eye Exam Appointment
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by Jennifer Wells
3y ago
As temperatures drop and cold, flu, and coronavirus cases rise, it might be unnerving to think about going into a doctor’s office, and you may feel routine eye care can or should be put off. Keeping your regular eye exam appointment is important for adults as well as children. Exams make sure your eyes stay healthy and your eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions are current. Having an incorrect prescription can lead to blurry vision and sometimes headaches and neckaches, especially for those of us working or schooling from home and spending more time on the computer. Of course, any eye injur ..read more
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Prevent and Treat Dry Eyes in Winter with These Tips
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by Kara Teel
3y ago
Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful! Wintertime brings a lot of great things like the holidays, sipping hot cider, and cozying up to the fireplace, and some not-so-great things like chillier temperatures, cold wind, and ice. Brisk winds don’t just dry out skin and chap lips; our eyes take a hit from the colder weather too. We bundle up and apply lotion to protect our bodies, hands, and face from the cold, but sometimes we forget our eyes are sensitive to the changing seasons as well. Being exposed to cold winds outside, lower humidity, and indoor heating causes moisture to evaporate from our ..read more
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Eye Care and Hygiene Tips for Your Eyes, Glasses, and Contact Lenses During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
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by Jennifer Wells
3y ago
Research has shown that some influenza viruses and the common cold can infect a person by way of the eyes, but what about COVID-19? The studies are limited and right now, there is no definitive evidence that the virus can be transmitted through the eye by infected respiratory droplets or contaminated hands touching your eyes, but experts and health researchers agree that biologically speaking, it could be possible. For your overall health and the health of your eyes, always follow good eye hygiene. Can Glasses Help Protect You from COVID-19 or Other Viruses? Just to be cautious, some experts r ..read more
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