Category: Eye health
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Ready to Give Readers a Break?
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Ready to give readers a break? Great vision doesn’t have to end in your 40s. Call 808-949-2662 to schedule a contact lens appointment today and ask your eye doctor about ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL Contact Lenses
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Blue Light Exposure?
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Did you know digital devices emit blue light and blue light exposure may contribute to digital eye strain? Here are a few tips to help keep your eyes healthy: Ask The Expert. At your next annual eye exam, talk to your doctor about your lifestyle and ask about the best…
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Relieve Your Allergy Eyes
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High levels of pollen, mold, dust, and other irritants can make for miserable eyes! These airborne allergens may be the primary culprit of watery, itchy eyes, but relief may be closer than you think. Check out these do-it-yourself remedies for mild cases of seasonal allergies. Keep the windows shut in your car…
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Your Eye Health Matters
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May is Healthy Vision Month! Did you know that there are multiple ways you can promote healthy vision? One of the best ways is to get an eye exam regularly. Eye exams can provide early detection of vision problems and possible health conditions and taking steps to promote healthy vision…
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The Signs are in Your Eyes
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Even before we see the sunny weather, blooming flowers, and greening trees, there are a few sure signs that spring is near. You’re more likely to feel the season change versus seeing it with your own eyes. The problem is, sometimes, it’s your eyes that get hit the worst with…
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Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
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Women are more likely than men to suffer from eye-related disease and conditions such as: Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Ladies, stay ahead of your eye health and schedule your annual exam today! #Women’sEyeHealth
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21st Century Eye: Ways to Protect your Eyes
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When it comes to really seeing what’s going on with your eyes, there is no substitute for a comprehensive, yearly eye exam by our eye doctors. Despite catchy claims, there is truly no ‘app’ for that. While a variety of new mobile applications claim to evaluate vision or the fit…
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Am I at risk for glaucoma?
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Did you know that Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of vision loss and blindness? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 3 million people affected by the disease in the U.S. today, and that number is expected to reach 4.2 million by 2030. It’s important to…
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FDA warns consumers not to use 27eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection
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The FDA has issued a warning to consumers to immediately stop the purchase and use of 27 over-the-counter (OTC) eye drop products due to a potential risk for eye infection. Anyone who owns the recalled eye drops should follow the FDA’s guidelines for throwing the products away, which may involve…
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Give Your Eyes a Break
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The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends following the 20-20-20 rule to ward off digital eye strain – take a 20-second break every 20 minutes and view something 20 feet away. Although ongoing technology use doesn’t permanently damage vision, regular, lengthy use of technology may lead to a temporary condition called…
