Center for Eye Care Excellence: Same Trusted Care, New Name
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We’re excited to announce that Cornea Consultants of Albany is now Center for Eye Care Excellence! While our name and logo have evolved to reflect our dedication to innovation and exceptional care, our commitment to the Capital Region remains stronger than ever. Our highly skilled doctors and leadership team continue to bring you the latest…
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Workplace Eye Wellness Month
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March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month and this month, we’re addressing a serious eye problem that plagues millions: digital eyestrain. Digital-related eyestrain, though temporary, is serious. While it may not necessitate a trip to the hospital or cause permanent damage, it does cause painful and productivity-hindering side effects like migraines or blurry vision. According to…
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Preventing AMD Vision Loss
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Your vision is precious, but as you grow older, your chance of developing the vision-threatening condition called Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) increases. This February is AMD Awareness Month, and we’re revealing the best ways to prevent this condition from developing or progressing, so you can maintain healthy vision for life. What is AMD? According to…
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The Top 4 Myths About Glaucoma
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Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the country, accounting for 9-12% of all cases. This Glaucoma Awareness Month, we’re dispelling common myths about the disease, so you can better protect your vision, receive treatment to delay the disease’s progression, and maintain healthy eyes and vision for life. Myth #1: If you don’t have…
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4 Tips to Keep Your Eyes Safe This Holiday Season
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From snow glare to Christmas tree injuries to champagne corks gone awry, our eyes encounter a wide array of seasonal dangers during winter. While it may be unreasonable to wear safety goggles while playing with new toys on Christmas morning, being aware of potential hazards can help keep your holidays injury-free and full of cheer!…
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Natural Good Looks are Our Specialty! Now Offering Botox & Fillers
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We are so excited to announce a new part of our practice: Eye for Beauty Aesthetics at Center For Eye Care Excellence! After decades of taking care of patients’ eyesight, we are elated to now offer our patients several options to help them reach their cosmetic and beauty goals. Before dermal injections were used for…
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How Does Diabetes Affect Vision?
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In the United States, over 100 million people are diabetic or prediabetic. While we often consider diabetes to be an issue that leads to heart and kidney diseases, it can also have a devastating effect on vision and eye health when left unchecked. Spreading awareness during Diabetic Eye Disease Month is especially important since an…
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Don’t Let Halloween Costumes Harm Your Eyes
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It’s Halloween Safety Month and we’re unpacking the ghoulish ways you may be putting yourself and your eyes in danger. Last year, the National Retail Federation estimated that Americans spent over $9 billion on Halloween, with a large proportion of that money being used to purchase elaborate costumes. But going to extremes to create an…
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4 Eye Habits That Keep Your Vision Healthy
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When most people think about the process of healthy aging, anti-wrinkle cream may come to mind. But in America, where one in three people suffers from a vision-impairing eye condition by the age of 65, healthy aging requires establishing good habits early in life to protect vision and eyes. While an underlying disease may not…
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The Importance of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
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This August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. While most parents go above and beyond to keep their children safe, it is easy to neglect regular examinations of the eyes, arguably the most important sensory organ of the body. A critical part of maintaining your child’s health should include annual trips to an eye…
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