Dark skin people need skin cancer checks too!

African 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 […]

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Van Gogh’s Eyesight and Paintings

Blog Category, cataracts, Uncategorized

There has long been speculation by the eyecare community about Van Gogh’s eyesight and why he used so much yellow in his paintings. Some have suggested that he may have been over-treated with a medication called digitalis. In toxic yet non-lethal doses, digitalis is known to cause Xanthopsia, commonly referred to as ‘yellow vision.’ The extensive list […]

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5 REASONS TO HAVE AN EYE EXAM

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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Women & Dry Eyes

Blog Category, Dr. Brian Foster, Dr. Richard Hector, Dr. Scott Han, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, dry eyes, eye drops, eye infections, eyelids, Eyes, Poor vision, tired eyes

Dry Eye Disease is among the most common eye conditions in the United States. Did you know that over 60% of menopausal women are affected by Dry Eyes Disease (DED) and don’t even realize it? Yes, they know that their eyes burn and are dry, red and irritated. And they know that sometimes their eyes even water excessively. […]

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