What Are Cataracts?
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According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the lens of the eye. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina works by converting the light that comes through the lens…
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For A Clearer Tomorrow Learn Interesting Facts on Cataracts
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As we get older, certain eye diseases are more prevalent, such as cataracts. A cataract is an eye disease in which the clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque, causing a decrease in vision. More than half of Americans age 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to get rid…
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Protect Your Eye As You Age
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Aging is a beautiful part of life! Aging gracefully there is an appearance of wrinkles, slowing metabolism, graying hair, and your eyes are eventually affected by age. It is important to understand how your eyes change with age and what you can do to keep them in the best health possible. As we get older,…
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Let’s Fall In Love With Our Eyes!
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Fall is so close, and we will be waving goodbye to Summer very soon. The official first day of the fall season kicks off on September 22nd this year. While some people are excited, others dread what they may have to endure with fall season allergy triggers. Ragweed is the leading cause of fall allergies’…
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Foods Rich In Vitamin C Help Curb Cataracts
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What do Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Strawberries, Kiwi Fruit, and Kale all have in common? They are foods high in Vitamin C, which could help slow down the progression of cataracts according to a British study. Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens that happens naturally with age. The condition is the leading cause…
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A Good Night’s Sleep Is Best For Your Eye Health
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Our minds are so busy thinking and making decisions daily, but we have to rest our bodies, mind, and eyes to be refreshed to succeed in daily activities. A full night’s sleep is the remedy, but when we don’t, we definitely can feel it. Studies show that not getting enough sleep has many of the…
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Are you having trouble falling asleep?
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\The blue light from your digital devices may have some effect on you falling asleep and having a quality night’s sleep. You may have experienced trouble falling asleep after staring at your phone or other digital devices right before bedtime. The blue light from your digital devices keeps us up and stimulates us to wake…
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What’s The Most Beautiful Thing You’ve Ever Seen?
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Our lives and daily activities are different this year, but there are still so many beautiful things all around us to appreciate. Try this quick exercise listed below to escape to your HAPPY place: Step 1: Take a deep breath in Step 2: Slowly breathe out all of your stresses and frustrations Step 3: Focus…
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COVID-19 Precautions
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We’re Social Distancing for You and Our Community Your eye health matters more to us than anything else. That’s why we’ve made changes in how we are offering eye care during this time. We want you to be able to see your eye doctor for all of your eye care needs safely. We’re grateful to you for doing your part to comply with our new…
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Travel Tips For Your Eyes
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Eye emergencies can be frightening, especially when you’re far from home. Accidents and injuries can make it hard to navigate a new city – even worse, some conditions can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated appropriately. Here are some top travel tips from a comprehensive ophthalmologist and world traveler Anne Sumers, M.D., a clinical spokesperson…
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