Spotlight: Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of permanent vision loss for people over the age of fifty.
Vision Tips
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Tips on Maintaining Healthy Eyesight
An underrated ingredient of a good quality of life is healthy eyesight.
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Good Practices for Safe Night Driving
The shorter days of winter inevitably lead to more night driving than in the other seasons.
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Using Flexible Spending to Your Advantage at the End of the Year
Many patients have health plans that incorporate a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help them cover the costs of healthcare. This money can go towards deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some prescriptions. Flexible spending accounts are an extension of your healthcare that you put money into without paying taxes. The money saving comes from the amount […]
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Autoimmune Diseases Can Affect Vision
Many autoimmune diseases can interfere with the health and function of the eyes.
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Tips for Beating the Winter Dry Eye
Cold winter months can lead to not only dry skin, but dry eyes as well! One of the most common eye issues in cold weather is dry eyes. Freezing temperatures can cause eyes to lose their natural moisture and can cause discomfort. Dry eyes can be red, itchy and sore while also causing blurry vision. […]
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Smoking Puts Eye Health at Risk
Smoking damages the entire body, and the eyes are no exception.
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Why Do We Have Different Eye Colors?
Melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color, is also responsible for different eye colors.
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What Your Screen Time Means For Your Eyesight
In an age of tech triumphs, online school and remote work it is hard to find a person who doesn’t have their eyes locked on a cell phone, computer or tablet. These devices are essential to our daily life; keeping us connected to one another and on top of our responsibilities. However, all this time […]
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The History of Corrective Lenses
People have been using tools to help them see clearly since at least 60 A.D.