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Five New Year’s Resolutions for Healthy Vision

It’s a new year! Have you figured out your resolutions yet? Below, we’ve listed five New Year's resolutions you can follow for healthy vision. Which of these can you see yourself accomplishing in the new year? 1. Wear sunglasses for healthy vision Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion accessory – they’re also an important way to protect your eyes from the [...]

Five New Year’s Resolutions for Healthy Vision2021-05-25T22:18:07+00:00
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Five Eye-Healthy Thanksgiving Foods

If you’re looking to cook a healthy Thanksgiving meal, look no further. Below, Eye Care Professionals has outlined five eye-healthy foods – and over a dozen dishes – you can cook this Thanksgiving to benefit your vision. Cauliflower Cauliflower is packed with vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that tends to be abundant in fruits and vegetables. Numerous studies have found [...]

Five Eye-Healthy Thanksgiving Foods2021-05-25T22:19:49+00:00
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Diabetic Eye Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes and Diabetic Eye Awareness Month! This month, Eye Care Professionals encourages individuals to watch for the signs and symptoms associated with diabetes and diabetic eye disease. What are some common diabetes symptoms? Diabetes is a surprisingly common disorder, affecting 9.4 percent of the US population. As people get older, their likelihood of developing the disorder increases. [...]

Diabetic Eye Awareness Month2021-05-25T22:21:53+00:00
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What Should I Know About Snow Blindness?

What should you know about snow blindness? Are you going skiing this winter? Snowboarding? Or do you plan to miss the cold weather entirely and spend the winter months on a beach somewhere, sipping a cold beverage and gazing out into the ocean? Regardless of your decision, Eye Care Professionals would like to take this opportunity to discuss what you [...]

What Should I Know About Snow Blindness?2021-05-25T22:24:10+00:00
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How to keep your eyes safe from UV rays

What’s the worst thing that could happen if you forget to wear your sunglasses? During the summer months, people tend to spend more time outdoors. If you leave your sunglasses at home, it might be tempting to shrug it off. You might need to squint a little, you figure. What’s the worst that could happen? As it turns out, exposure [...]

How to keep your eyes safe from UV rays2021-05-25T22:26:22+00:00

Head Hits Can Cause Vision Problems

Did you know getting hit on the head during a football game can increase the risk of developing vision problems? In a study, the researchers raised concerns regarding football head impacts no matter how mild they may be. Led by Keisuke Kawata, a PhD candidate at Temple University, the researchers postulated that even non-concussive hits to the cranium can trigger [...]

Head Hits Can Cause Vision Problems2021-05-25T22:27:10+00:00
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September is Healthy Aging Month

It’s never too late to take care of your vision! September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual health observance designed to encourage people to start healthy habits and increase their physical, social, financial, and mental wellbeing. “We saw a need to draw attention to the myths of aging, to shout out ‘Hey, it’s not too late to take control of [...]

September is Healthy Aging Month2021-05-25T22:28:22+00:00

National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma, also known as the “silent thief of sight,” is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide.  In honor of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Eye Care Professionals encourages our patients to learn about the symptoms of glaucoma and preventative measures that can be taken. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic [...]

National Glaucoma Awareness Month2021-05-25T22:31:51+00:00

Healthy and Safe Swimming Week: Swimming With Contact Lenses

The week before Memorial Day marks Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, an annual awareness week that aims to prevent drowning, pool chemical injuries, and illness outbreaks. This year, Eye Care Professionals encourages our patients to pay special attention to their contact lens habits, particularly if they’re thinking about swimming with contact lenses. Is it safe to wear contact lenses in [...]

Healthy and Safe Swimming Week: Swimming With Contact Lenses2021-05-25T22:47:44+00:00
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Diabetic Eye Disease 101

Diabetes increases the risk of multiple eye diseases, many of which, such as diabetic eye disease, can lead to permanent vision loss. Oftentimes, there are no early symptoms for these conditions, making it essential for people with diabetes to receive regular comprehensive eye examinations. What causes diabetic eye disease? When a person’s blood glucose levels remain too high for too [...]

Diabetic Eye Disease 1012021-05-25T23:55:50+00:00
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Signs and Symptoms Associated with Diabetes and Diabetic Eye Disease

Eye Care Professionals encourages individuals to watch for the signs and symptoms associated with diabetes and diabetic eye disease. What are some common diabetes symptoms? Diabetes is a surprisingly common disorder, affecting 9.4 percent of the US population. As people get older, their likelihood of developing the disorder increases. Researchers estimate that one quarter (25.2 percent) of Americans over the [...]

Signs and Symptoms Associated with Diabetes and Diabetic Eye Disease2021-05-25T23:50:46+00:00
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Dealing With Eye Twitching

Wondering what causes your eyes to twitch involuntary? In most cases, the twitching only affects the upper eyelid, which you can’t stop. The eyelid movement generally lasts for seconds. According to experts, eye twitching is usually caused by stress, fatigue and caffeine consumption. Tobacco use and sleep deprivation can also result in this condition. Eye twitching is generally harmless and [...]

Dealing With Eye Twitching2021-05-25T23:36:12+00:00
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Are You Suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome?

Having double vision after staring too long at your computer screen? You might just be having symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS). CVS is a group of symptoms resulting from focusing the eyes on a computer display for prolonged periods of time, aggravated by poor work environment and habits. Symptoms include dry eye, eyestrain, decreased tolerance to light, blurred or [...]

Are You Suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome?2021-05-25T23:27:26+00:00
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans age 50 and older. It is also known as macular degeneration, AMD, or ARMD. The macula is the small, central area of the retina responsible for visual acuity, or seeing clearly. In macular degeneration, this region is damaged, resulting in blurry, distorted vision. Age-related macular degeneration can occur [...]

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness2022-02-09T14:34:00+00:00
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