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Jul

Let’s Talk Eye Health and your Control over the Future

Wouldn't it be nice if we could mold our future to look exactly as we would like? The truth is, this is a possibility in many more ways than one. We can plan and prepare for a cozy retirement. We can guard our health with good eating and exercise habits. We can also maintai...

Jul

A contact lens exam, what’s different?

Often patients request a new prescription for contact lenses and are frustrated to find out that they need an eye exam to receive an updated prescription.“But my vision is fine.”Yes, you may be satisfied with the vision in your current contact lenses. However, it is...

Jul

Halloween Contact Lenses – Is Your Vision Worth It?

With Halloween around the corner, the demand of decorative contact lenses increases for patients looking to perfect their Halloween costume. With decorative lenses being widely popular, it is important to know the variety of risks associated with using these lenses.Contact Lense...

Jul

Are Cataracts a Pressing Concern?

Statistics demonstrate that a large percentage of people (70% or more) have a decent chance of being affected by cataracts sometime during their life. The likelihood of this condition, which impairs vision as protein deposits pile up on the aging lens, is even greater than that o...

Jul

What You Need To Know About Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration is one of several concerning eye conditions that affects older adults. According to statistical data, more people are affected by macular degeneration than by cataracts and glaucoma combined. Millions of people in our country have been diagnosed with this con...

Jul

Fashion Accessory or Protective Measure? What your Sunglasses do for you

In today's world, it may seem as though we are all about fashion. We want to look good and we aren’t afraid to say it! We accessorize with blinged-out cell phone covers, designer purses and shoes, and even high-end sunglasses, or at least sunglasses that look uber-sty...

Jul

Laser Eye Surgery? Don’t be too Quick to Rule it Out!

LASIK and other laser vision-correcting procedures are not new. Ophthalmologists like Dr. Giyaur have been around the block with this eye-opening technique. Dr. G has even had laser vision correction done on her own eyes, so when patients express their concern about having laser...

Jul

Prevent Eye Injuries from Fireworks this Upcoming Holiday

We all love a warm long weekend filled with sunshine, barbecues, and fireworks! Don't ruin your long weekend with ocular trauma caused by nonprofessional firework play. 19 percent (1,200) of hospital injuries during the July 4th holiday were to the eyes. Sparklers...

Jul

How your Habits may be Causing Premature Aging in your Eyes

You probably have an idea that your daily habits are affecting aspects of your life such as general health and vitality. But you may not think about how your habits are affecting your eyes.Smoking. Experts encourage us to avoid or kick this habit for a number of reasons. These r...

Jul

The Intraocular Lens and Important Aspect of Cataract Surgery

The eye is a complex structure that resembles the same function as a camera. What you see is a reflection of light that is focused on to the retina at the back of the eye. In addition to the retina, there are other important parts of the eye involved in the clarity of your vision...

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