If you have diabetes, this exam could save your sight
People with diabetes know that they can best manage the disease if they’re even more vigilant about their health than most of us. For diabetics that mean: Careful, mindful eating Regular exercise Regular doctor visits Blood level testing There may, however, be one important vital issue that diabetics (and the rest of us) don’t monitor closely …
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The most common transplant is also one of the most successful
You’ve probably heard of heart and kidney transplants, but the most common type of transplant in the world, one you’re statistically more likely to need, is actually a corneal transplant. In addition to being the most common type of transplant, it also boasts a success rate of over 90 percent. That’s good news for the …
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If you Wear contact Lenses, You Need to Read This
If you’re one of the nearly 30 million Americans who wear contact lenses, you already know all the benefits they can provide, allowing you to see without the distractions that glasses often cause. And if you’re an active person – skier, runner, football player – you know that contacts are idea for athletes. But you …
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Attention moms: This reason for blurry vision shouldn’t alarm you
If you ever start to notice a problem with your vision – blurriness or seeing double, or suddenly having trouble seeing things up close or at a distance – we would encourage you to take it seriously. It could simply mean that your eyes are changing for normal reasons, and it’s time to get fitted …
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Wink Not, Want Not: How to Combat Dry Eye This Season
Does the person standing next to you in line at the farmer’s market think that you are winking at them because of your incessant blinking? Does your boss think that you have a nervous tick because of that very same blinking? If you suffer from dry eye syndrome, and just can’t seem to find relief …
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Should your child switch to contacts?
Most kids who wear glasses come to a point in their lives where they discover an interest in contact lenses and want to give them a try. As parents, we need to have the information that will help us discuss this important decision with our child and feel good about supporting a possible transition from …
Yoga and Eye Health
The health benefits of yoga are well-established. But, many people know less about yoga’s benefits for eye health. Between standard poses that enhance eye health and specialized moves especially for your eyes, yoga can help you cut down on eye strain and enjoy better vision and eye comfort. Benefits of Yoga for the Eyes About …
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Eyes
We often hear about nutrition needed for a healthy heart, for diabetes or for special diets such as gluten-free, however nutrition is also important for eye health. While nutrition by itself will not keep your vision clear, it definitely can help. Like the rest of the body, nutrients from the foods we eat nourish the …
LASIK Eye Surgery: Is it Safe?
LASIK eye surgery can repair or resolve various structural problems with the eye, allowing you to correct your vision permanently and eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. However, even though LASIK can be effective for patients, it is not without risks. About LASIK LASIK stands for “laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis.” During this procedure, a …
Sifiun & Vijay: A Valentine’s Day Story of Restored Eyesight
Married for decades, Sifiun & Vijay liken themselves to two wheels on a cart. But ever since she lost her eyesight years ago, Sifiun has felt like a broken wheel. The couple learned that only her right eye could be saved, and only with a corneal transplant. For five years, they traveled from clinic to …
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