Tag: eye health
What is Glaucoma?
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Glaucoma symptoms often develop slowly and without pain; as a result, the condition is difficult to detect early. In fact, glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, most commonly due to increased pressure inside the eye. Over time, this pressure causes irreversible vision loss if…
Celebrate Safely: Holiday Toy & Celebration Safety Tips for Healthy Eyes
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December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month, which makes it the perfect time to review essential holiday eye safety tips to help protect your loved ones. The American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages families to choose toys carefully and avoid gifts that launch projectiles, such as BB guns and crossbows, which…
Keep the season (and your family’s eyes) safe and bright with these toy safety tips!
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The holidays are a magical time, especially when you see the excitement on your child’s face as they unwrap that one special toy they’ve been wishing for. But with all the joy of gift-giving, it’s important to remember that approximately 11,000 toy-related eye injuries are reported every year. The good…
Cataracts: What You Need to Know
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Understanding Cataracts in Hawaii Have you ever wondered what cataracts are? Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions we see among patients in Honolulu and across Hawaii. They develop when the natural lens inside your eye becomes cloudy, making your vision look as if you’re peering through a…
