Wearing a protective face mask is essential to protecting yourself from COVID-19 and other contagious diseases. For many people, though, masks can be uncomfortable over long periods, especially when worn with other necessary items, like eyeglasses. We’ve already advised you of a few foolproof ways to keep your glasses from fogging up when wearing them with […]
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Overexposure to blue light can have many adverse effects on your eye health. It can cause Digital Eye Strain, a condition marked by symptoms like headaches, and the inability to focus. It can cause dry eye. It can also cause long-term damage to the retina that may lead to vision-threatening conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD). […]
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Eye health and vision changes a lot as you grow older, and it can be difficult to know what the difference is between a natural part of aging and a serious symptom you should be looking out for. That’s where our dedication to patient education can help. As part of raising awareness for Healthy Aging […]
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Having issues keeping your glasses from fogging up when you’re wearing your mask? According to a recent WINK News story, you’re not alone. In the video above, our own Dr. Mauer offers advice on how to keep your glasses clear, even when wearing your mask as directed: “the best and cheapest way I’ve found is to have […]
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It is very important for diabetics to have a yearly eye exam, and in some cases, even more frequently than that. When you are first diagnosed with diabetes, we want to establish a baseline so we can better track any changes in your eyes over time. That may include retinal photography; something that may not […]
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It’s not a stretch to claim that children’s vision is extremely important, but most people don’t know the real consequences of undiagnosed vision problems in kids and teens. Good vision is essential for recognition, comprehension, and retention, making it especially important to establish that your children can see clearly early in their life. Not only […]
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If you wear glasses, you’ve probably gotten used to them, but odds are, you’re not as used to wearing a mask. Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from infection, but you’ll often notice shortly after putting one on that when you exhale, […]
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The CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. This is to protect people around you if you are infected but do not have symptoms. Here are some FAQ to help you understand the why, the what and the how. When do I need to […]
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The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) believes that contact lenses can still be safely worn during this pandemic as long as people follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance on handwashing as well as following their doctor’s strict contact lens hygiene protocols. The research literature is clear on how to prevent contact […]
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If you’re considering having cataract surgery at The Eye Associates’ Accredited SurgiCare Center, you’ve likely done some research already. That means you may already know that for many people who have their cataracts removed and replaced with intraocular lenses (IOLs), it’s still necessary to wear some type of eyewear to see clearly. What you may not know is […]
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