Did you know that an eye exam can be the first clue to detecting diabetes and other hidden health concerns? Finding health issues early can give patients a better chance at preventing damage through early treatment and management. A routine eye exam can show so many things. Some can be downright life changing – and […]
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July is Ultraviolet (UV) safety month
Protecting your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is just as important as protecting them from impact Ultraviolet rays are invisible waves of electromagnetic radiation produced by the sun. They are transmitted in waves towards the earth’s surface and form part of the electromagnetic (light) spectrum. UV rays are invisible to the naked eye with […]
Continue readingFireworks Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness Month
June is both Fireworks Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness Month! Fireworks are especially popular as we close in on the 4th of July, but they can be dangerous as well! Unfortunately eye injuries due to fireworks are common! Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens of our eyes and also will diminish vision, but generally over […]
Continue readingTips to Maintain Healthy Eyes While Swimming
Swimming and aerobics are great ways to stay fit, but did you know that the chlorine in the water can be detrimental to your eye health? Tear film coats the surface of your eyes and allows them to stay lubricated. Chlorine and other pool chemicals wash this film off and irritate the eye.The water’s bacteria […]
Continue readingUV vs. Polarized Lenses: What’s the Difference?
UV rays are ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun that can be damaging to our skin and eyes. And just like we put on sunblock to protect our skin, we also need to make sure we are wearing UV protection eyewear.UV protection refers to sunglasses that guard your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. This is […]
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