Most parents are well aware of the long term benefit of polarized sunglasses in protecting their own eyes from degenerative eye diseases and UV exposure. But many parents don’t realize how important it is to protect your children’s young eyes too.Just as your would always put sunscreen on your child when they are out in […]
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Many people believe that eye exams are only for people that wear glasses or contacts. Here are some other reasons to have your eyes examined: Did you know that diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness? Diabetics need to have a dilated exam at least once per year to look for diabetes changes […]
Read MoreDr. Richard Hector, Dr. Scott Han, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, dry eyes, eye disease, eye drops
Dry Eyes Did you know that the human eye has over 2 million working parts? Imagine all those 2 million parts working beautifully, and then suddenly there is a poor tear film covering the cornea, preventing a clear image from being formed for your brain’s vision center to use when you read, drive and text, […]
Read Moreaccidents, 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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Studies show that there has been a significant increase in skin cancers in young women, including the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma. Many experts believe that this in part is a blessing because it means that more women are getting skin exams at an earlier age and being treated during the early stages of […]
Read MoreCataract Surgery, Dr. Brian Foster, Dr. Robert Friedman, Dr. Scott Han, hearing
Bradenton patient talking about Dr. Scott Han “Dr. Scott Han is a wonderful human being and excellent at what he does. He really knows his business. The people here are so nice and very professional. The whole office runs like a well-oiled machine! It’s a pleasure coming here.” Patient: C. G. at the West Bradenton office […]
Read MoreAge 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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Poor vision can have many adverse effects, such as depression, car accidents, and medication errors, but none of these are more concerning than falls. Falls are among the leading cause of death in age 65+. People with low vision are twice as likely to fall than those with good vision. The Impact of Falls Some […]
Read MoreAfrican Americans, Blog Category, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, Sun Damage, Sunglasses, sunscreen
Dark skin people can have skin cancer too. According to SkinCancer.org, here are some statistics that you should keep in mind, no matter what your skin color. -Melanomas in African Americans, Asians, Filipinos, Indonesians and Hawaiians most often occur on non-exposed skin with less pigment. These melanomas are often discovered on the palms, soles, mucous […]
Read MoreDermatology, Skin Cancer, Sun Damage
The quickest way to explain melanoma is to simply say that it is a mole that has gone bad. It is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. According to SkinCancer.org, everyone is at some risk for melanoma. Those with a family or personal history, lighter skin color, a weakened immune system, and excessive moles […]
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