March – Workplace Eye Wellness
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Other than home, the place we spend the most time is at work. It’s the place we go to utilize our skills, talents, and training to provide for our families. While a great deal of fulfillment comes from work, we mustn’t lose sight of the fact that the workplace can be dangerous and the eyes […]
Read MoreFebruary: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month
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When I discuss Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) with my patients, I always use the phrase, “it’s why seniors go blind.” While there are some exceptions, if you or a relative are an aged adult and have central vision loss, this is likely caused by AMD. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an […]
Read MoreDecember is Safe Toys & Celebrations Month
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The holidays are a time for family and friends to gather and celebrate. It seems like children always make these festivities more enjoyable. Children make lists for Santa Claus and they love opening and playing with their new toys. Like the fire from the fried turkey on Thanksgiving, injuries from toys could really put a […]
Read MoreNovember is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
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By: Dr. Terrance Hafner, O.D. You can’t feel it. You can’t see it – until it’s too late. Diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20 to 74. It occurs when diabetes damages blood vessels in the retina. Diabetes retinopathy affects 7.7 million […]
Read MoreOctober is Contact Lens Safety Month
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By Dr. Thomas Hegland, O.D., Fall in Florida! The only change of colors you will see here are the colors of the license plates. Hopefully, there will be fewer high alerts for hurricanes as traffic is up, temps are down, and Homecomings and Halloween parties are flagged on families’ phones. It seems as though […]
Read MoreAugust is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month
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By Tincy Thomas, OD, Board Certified Optometric Physician As the new school year begins, children will be participating in sports, hobbies, and school projects. It is important to ensure that their eyes are protected during these activities to prevent any damage to their developing eyes. There are many ways we can prevent eye injuries in children. […]
Read MoreJuly is Fireworks Safety Month
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By Kelly McLain, OD, Board Certified Optometric Physician Fireworks are a fun way for many to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s Independence. However, we must be careful handling them as they can cause severe damage to the eye and/or vision. A few of these injuries are rupture of the globe of the eye, chemical and/or […]
Read MoreCataract Surgery
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Cataracts are the most treatable form of blindness worldwide. Millions of cataract surgeries are performed each year, restoring patients to functional visual status. Cataract surgery was once the most common surgical procedure performed in the United States until about 5-10 years ago, when intraocular anti-VEGF injections were developed to treat macular degeneration. This has quickly […]
Read MoreDoes your child struggle with reading or schoolwork?
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He or she may benefit from a comprehensive eye exam. The majority of vision problems that interfere with reading and learning are easily treatable. Even if your child participated in a vision screening at their school or pediatrician’s office, he or she may benefit from a comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist, who can detect […]
Read MoreHealthy Vision Month
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The National Eye Institute recognizes May as Healthy Vision Month. The primary focus of this month is to raise the public awareness to the benefits of routine eye care and how to minimize the risks of vision problems. First and foremost, everyone should have routine dilated eye examinations by a qualified eye care professional. Without […]
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