Tanning Beds Won’t Cause Skin Cancer – True or False FALSE – According to SkinCancer.org, just ONE tanning booth visit, 1) will increase your risk of melanoma by 20% 2) will increase your risk of basal cell carcinoma by 29% and 3) will increase your risk of squamous cell carcinoma by a whopping 67% . […]
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Take few minutes right now and separate your artificial tear/eyedrop bottles from ALL other similar containers. There has been a recent increase in patients reaching for their eyedrops, or what they thought was eyedrops, but instead placing a drop of nail cleaner, ear wax remover, super glue or whiteout into their eye. Some of these […]
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This is an article by Dr. Joshua Mali published by Ophthalmology Times. 1). Aflibercept and ranibizumab utilization will continue to soar to new heights in 2018. The success of aflibercept (Eylea, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals) and ranibizumab (Lucentis, Genentech/Roche) injections will definitely continue in 2018. Regeneron just recently reported fourth-quarter 2017 sales of its flagship product, aflibercept, […]
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Medications can have a great effect on your eyes and vision quality. That is why it is so important to take a list of your medications, both prescription and non-prescription, with you to your next eye examination appointment. People are surprised to hear that over-the-counter medications are at risk for side effects. And when people […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Right behind the Omega 3 fish oils as part of your dry eye treatment is extra-virgin olive oil. That is why it should be on the top of every dry eye patient’s cooking list. It is a member of the “short list” of foods that offer our body assistance in reducing inflammation in our joints, but it […]
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FALSE – According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, your sunscreen of choice should have a SPF of 15+ and have some combination of the following UVA-blocking ingredients: avobenzone, ecamsule, oxybenzone, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide. And of course, don’t forget to reapply every 2 hours! That is the key to sun protection.
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