The Dangers of Halloween Contacts
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Wearing costume contact lenses with your Halloween costume can be a real scream on Trick-or-Treat night or at your next party. But the scare factor from non-prescription contact lenses is all too real. Millions of people will buy non-medical contact lenses this month and the chemical exposure from these lenses along with the poor fit…
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Eye Injury Prevention Month
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Every year, nearly 2.5 million people suffer eye injuries in the United States, and nearly one million of those injured suffer some degree of vision loss. Many of these injuries could be prevented by wearing protective eyewear. Every year, we have patients coming into our office with scratched corneas and vision loss from everyday indoor…
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Wear Contacts Correctly or Suffer the Consequences
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We love our contact lenses. They save us from the nuisance of wearing bulky glasses and allow us to enjoy the appearance of freedom from eye-wear. But did you know that your contact lenses need just as much care as your eyes? We all know that taking care of your lenses can sometimes be a…
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Keeping Kids’ Eyes Healthy for the Future
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As parents, we know the importance of annual visits to the pediatrician for our children. But did you know that annual eye exams are just as important? Staring up at whiteboards covered in math problems and reading schoolbooks for hours at a time is tiring for most children, but it’s incredibly difficult for a child…
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Dangers of False Eyelashes
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Large, luscious eyelashes are all the rage. We see celebrities sporting them on every red carpet, and even non-movie stars have begun wearing them daily. But did you know they pose serious health risks to your eyes? As the false eyelash trend becomes more and more popular, ophthalmologists are seeing a rise in patients with…
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Everything You Need to Know About Cataracts
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Cataracts will affect the majority of us as we age, so it is important to know and be able to recognize the symptoms of cataracts. This condition is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 40, and is also the leading cause of blindness worldwide. There are over 22 million Americans who are…
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Eat Your Way to Healthier Eyes
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Your mom always said eating carrots would lead to healthier eyes, and she may be right. A recent study done by Kings College of London has shown that eating your fruits and vegetables may help to reduce the risk of developing cataracts. By increasing the amount of Vitamin C in your diet, you will be…
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Everything You Need to Know About Dry Eye
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Dry eye syndrome affects millions of people, causing vision problems and a lot of discomfort. Stinging and burning sensations from dry eyes can also distract you from the visual pleasures around you, as well as make it difficult to accomplish daily activities. This syndrome can be caused by a variety of common things: allergies, prolonged…
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Computer Vision Syndrome
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Blinking is essential. Every time our eyelids close, salty secretions from our tear glands sweep over our eyes’ surfaces, protecting them from harmful particles. The average person blinks 12 to 15 times per minute but when you’re in front of a computer screen, that number decreases dramatically to 3 to 4 times per minute. With…
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Symptoms of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Just like our skin, our hair and even our minds, our eyesight can succumb to the perils of aging. As you age, you may notice your eyesight getting worse and while this happens to a majority of us, it can be nerve-wracking and worrisome. This type of vision loss is called age-related macular degeneration and…
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