cataracts, Clear Lens Replacement, CLR, Dr. Brian Foster, Dr. Cathleen McCabe, Eyeglasses, FREE, IOL, LASIK, lens implants, screenings
Now there’s good news for you! Thanks to a procedure called Clear Lens Replacement, you have another option. Clear Lens Replacement, or CLR, is a surgical procedure designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses for people with farsightedness or nearsightedness, and even those with astigmatism. Unlike other refractive procedures like […]
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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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FALSE – Reading in low light can cause extra strain on your eyes and you may not be able to see as well, especially if you have a cataract or macular degeneration, but it won’t cause long term damage.
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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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TRUE – Most people think of seatbelts and airbags when thinking of car safety, but a recent study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology revealed that almost 53% of skin cancers occur on the left side, also known as “driver’s side” of the body. This may be related to the increased exposure […]
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TRUE – Need another reason to quit smoking? Smoking has long been known to cause heart disease and lung cancer; however many people don’t realize that smoking can lead to loss of your precious vision. Studies show smoking increases the risk of Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Dry Eye Disease. Doesn’t it make you […]
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Google Unveils Smart Contact Lens Project to Monitor Glucose Google begins developing a Smart Contact lens to monitor changes in the eye for Glucose. The technology may bring many other medical breakthroughs for better healthcare. http://bloom.bg/1dBubX8
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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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Like other muscle groups, the more you use your eyelid muscles the stronger they are, and the better they will protect your eyes. I recommend to my patients that they do “boot camp” eyelid exercises. All you have to do is squeeze your eyes shut so that you do not see any light and hold […]
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If you inadvertently put the wrong liquid into your eyes, immediately rinse with lots of plain water or saline solution. This is one of those times where the old eye cups would be useful. When you are done rinsing, use a thicker artificial tear solution, such as a gel, to re-lubricate your eyes. If you […]
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