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Vision Loss, Blindness, and Smoking
Overview of Smoking and Eyesight Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body. If you smoke, you can develop serious eye conditions that can cause vision loss or blindness. Two of the greatest threats to your eyesight are: Macular degeneration Cataracts Macular. . .
Behind the Mask- Bill
——————————————————————————————————– WHO: Bill, our awesome, highly skilled Senior Technician AT WORK: At Laser Eye Surgery of Erie, where he has been for over 32 years, he is an essential part of the LASIK team. He assists in surgeries, assures calibrations. . .
10 Best Super Foods for Eye Health
Blueberries These violet-hued gems are rich in anthocyanins, potent antioxidants that bolster collagen structure in the retina and provide extra vision protection, notes Johanna Seddon, M.D., an expert on macular degeneration and coauthor of Eat Right for Your Sight. They also may improve vision in people with normal tension glaucoma, a. . .
How to Disinfect Your Eyeglasses
HOW GERMS GET ON YOUR GLASSES & WHY IT MATTERS You might not think (or want to think) of your glasses as another place where germs hang out, but your hands can easily collect bacteria, mold spores, and other eye irritants and leave them on your lenses and frames. Bacteria. . .
Behind the Mask- Aly
BEHIND THE MASK WHO: Aly, our wonderful and talented Lead Optician. AT WORK: At Laser Eye, she manages the Optical Department. She will educate patients about their vision and help them with the process of obtaining glasses or contacts. On Friday’s, you can find her working as an Ophthalmic Technician. . .
4 Surprising Diseases That an Eye Exam Can Uncover
If there was a relatively simple exam that could help your doctor detect or prevent a wide range of serious health problems, you probably wouldn’t hesitate to schedule an appointment. Many people don’t know that routine eye exams provide vital information about their overall health and half of all Americans. . .
Why You Should Wear Blue Light Glasses in the Office
Your office is your headquarters and your home away from home, whether you choose to accept it as such or not. Most of us spend a bare minimum of forty hours a week in our ergonomically designed office chairs, staring at computers that have been placed at eye level and. . .
Reduce Eye Strain with the 20/20/20 Rule
Spending long periods looking at computer, phone, or tablet screens can strain the eyes. Using the 20-20-20 rule can help to prevent this problem. The rule says that for every 20 minutes spent looking at a screen, a person should look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Following. . .
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Sunglasses
Six Things to Consider when Choosing the Best Sunglasses Everyone knows sunglasses make it easier to see on a sunny day, whether out on the road or the water. However, wearing the right sunglasses is also a great defense against ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause short- and long-term eye. . .
Fabulous Foods to Boost Eye Health
If you’re looking for a diet that’s healthy for your eyes, here’s some good news: The same diet that helps your heart and the rest of your body will help your eyes. Plus, you’ll enjoy many delicious choices. For 2020: The Year of the Eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology intended to list. . .
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