Blepharoplasty: Introduction
Introduction to Blepharoplasty The eyes are the focal point of the face. Years of harsh sun exposure, as well as natural aging, gradually affect the thin, delicate skin around our eyes. Combined with changes in the deeper tissues around the eyes, these effects may cause the upper eyelids to droop or sag. The lower eyelids…
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Healthy Sleep Tips
Sleep is an often neglected yet critical aspect of maintaining optimal mental and physical health. You have probably heard that you need to eat more vegetables and stay active in order to improve your health, but don’t forget to also catch some z’s! Sleep allows your body to rest and restore, which is why you…
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Blue Light and Macular Degeneration
Every day we are exposed to increasing amounts of Blue Light. Outdoor exposure to blue light comes from the sun;, while Indoor exposure, comes from artificial sources of blue light, such as computers, tablets, cell phones, televisions, and modern energy efficient light bulbs. Over time, blue light can impair our daily visual performance, disrupt our…
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Ocular Allergies Overview
Learn More About Eye Allergies and Their Causes If your eyes are itching, tearing, burning, or red you may have eye allergies, or what doctors call allergic conjunctivitis. Allergies develop when the body’s immune system becomes sensitized to something such as pollen, dust, pet dander, or mold. These are called allergens, and there are many…
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How to Safely Watch the 2017 Great American Eclipse
Looking directly at the sun during most parts of an eclipse can permanently damage your vision or blind you. But there are easy ways to view a solar eclipse safely. On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states will experience a total solar…
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Beware the Dangers of Online Eye Exams
What you need to know about these concerning new apps Several popular online eyewear retailers have introduced online eye tests and mobile app-based tests. Think these are a good idea? Think again. Here are some things you need to know about the dangers of online eye exams. Safety is a major issue Patient safety is…
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Is Climate Change the Next Big Risk to Eye Health?
How environmental changes such as UV radiation and air pollution are impacting our eyes For all the discussion and debate about climate change, one aspect should concern all of us: its impact on eye health. The link between our eyes and the environment is clear to anyone who suffers from or treats ocular allergies. Environmental…
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FDA Approves the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular Lenses
FDA Approves the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular Lenses, the First and Only Extended Depth of Focus Lenses for People with Cataracts PR Newswire, ABBOTT PARK, Ill., July 15, 2016 Abbott announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular Lenses for the treatment of cataracts. The first in a…
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