Your entire body changes during pregnancy, and your vision changes, too. If you have been pregnant, you are probably nodding your head as you read this. If you just found out you are pregnant, read on. There are a few things to know about how pregnancy affects your eyes and your eye sight. How your […]
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Photokeratitis is an uncommon eye condition but one you should definitely know about. It’s more commonly known as “sunburned eyes.” Summer is here, and most of us know about the importance of applying sunscreen when we are out in the summer sun. But if you don’t wear sunglasses, or more importantly, you don’t put them
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If you are finally done dealing with the daily routine of contact lenses and glasses, LASIK could be the perfect option for you. But before your surgery, you need to fully prepare. Here are a few tips that can help ensure that your LASIK procedure goes smoothly: Ask For An Anti-Anxiety Medicine – If you’re
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You probably haven’t heard of Keratoconus. It’s an eye condition that is less well known than astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma or other eye conditions. Keratoconus is found in approximately one in every one-thousand people; it affects people from different walks of life, geographic regions, and ethnic backgrounds. It’s a rare condition that is usually diagnosed in
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If you struggle with the condition known as “dry eyes” (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) you are not alone. Dry eyes is very common, with more than 3 million cases diagnosed each year. It most often affects older adults but can be a problem for people and kids of all ages. Sometimes dry eyes can be as simple
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You just do it. You don’t even have to think about it…unless you actually DO stop and think about it. Your somatic nervous system takes care of it for you. What is it? It’s blinking. And it’s one of the ways your eyes protect themselves. You don’t pay attention to it, that’s true, but blinking
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The basic, simple, comprehensive eye exam is not often discussed in these days of LASIK technology. However, if it isn’t already, a yearly, comprehensive eye exam should be on your list of annual check-ups. It’s important to understand that checking your vision is an important component to checking your overall health. No matter your current
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The miraculous little wonders that have replaced glasses for many people, contact lenses, have come a long way. If you wear them you no doubt realize how they have changed the way you see your world. Long before modern technology made the concept of a lens that could fit inside the eye possible, the great
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Whether or not you would be a good candidate for a LASIK procedure is usually not dependent upon your age, but upon the health and stability of your eyes. The minimum age for LASIK surgery is 18 years old – when teenage eyes have stabilized – but there is really no age limit for LASIK
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We’ve all experienced the frustration and overall discomfort that comes along with having something trapped in your eye— it can make your eyes sting, water, and become blurred. However, as your natural instinct to get something out of your eye, using your finger can actually scratch your cornea and cause worse vision damage further down
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