Blog Category, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyes, kids, reading problems, The Eye Associates, tired eyes
Electronic devices. Our kids were raised with them. They can’t imagine life without them. And neither can we. But how are they affecting our kids’ eyes? We know first hand the strain that we feel after a long period at the computer. But what about our kids? According to the American Optometric Association, 83 % […]
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accidents, AMD, ARMD, Bladeless LASER Cataract Surgery, Cataract Surgery, cataracts, Eye Glasses, Glaucoma, low vision, Macular Degeneration, Poor vision, Retina, The Eye Associates
Safety as we age is the most important thing. We all worry about the safety of our parents. Poor vision can have many adverse effects, such as depression, car accidents, and medication errors, but none of these are more concerning than a fall. Falls are among the leading cause of death for people age 65+, […]
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Age Related Eye Disease Study. Macular Degeneration, AMD, AREDS, ARMD, The Eye Associates, vitamins
Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) In 2001, Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) researchers reported that a vitamin supplement called the AREDS formulation could reduce the risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In 2006, the same research group, based at National Institute of Health’s National Eye Institute, began a second study called AREDS2. They wanted […]
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Age Related Eye Disease Study. Macular Degeneration, Amsler Grid, ARMD, Cataract Surgery, cataracts, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, eye condition, eye disease, Glaucoma, loss of sight, low vision, Macular Degeneration, macular hole, Poor vision, Retina, retina tear, retinal detachment, The Eye Associates, vision loss
Blindness – Third Biggest Fear A Prevent Blindness America Survey found that blindness ranked third as a major fear. Number 1 and 2 were cancer and heart disease. Of course, there are ways to prevent vision loss. The best way is to have a yearly comprehensive dilated eye exam. Being proactive always has positive benefits on your health and your […]
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Blog Category, kids, The Eye Associates
1) Even if You Don’t Wear Eyeglasses, You Still Need an Eye Exam. Some sight-threatening eye diseases do not have early warning signs, and many can only be detected during a dilated eye exam. Some cataracts affect vision in such a gradual way that you do not notice the decreased vision. Half of all people […]
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Eye Glasses, Eyewear, prescription lenses, Sunglasses, The Eye Associates, Zeiss
Many people think that eyeglass lenses are all the same, but are your eyes the same as everyone else’s? Here at The Eye Associates, we take your eyes, your eyeglasses, your sunglasses and the way you see out of them, very seriously. We know that you come to us expecting that we will give you […]
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Glaucoma, The Eye Associates
Do you have a family member with Glaucoma? Glaucoma occurs twice as much among people who have a blood relative with the disease. Ask your family members if they have glaucoma, as it may not be a general topic of conversation. The only way to know for sure that you do not have this sight […]
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Blog Category, Dr. Richard Hector, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, dry eyes, The Eye Associates
For those of you who follow my blog, you know that I put a lot of weight into good quality blinks. Want your eyes to feel better? Start by practicing the POWER BLINK on a regular basis! When you are reading, driving, and especially when you are on the computer, you actually blink less. It is […]
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