Refractive Surgery
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Refractive surgery is surgery designed to replace glasses or contact lenses. The most popular procedure is LASIK, which stands for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis. This means shaping the cornea in place using a laser. There are other refractive surgeries also. Another common one is photorefractive keratectomy or PRK. This means removing corneal tissue using […]
Read MoreCataract Awareness Month
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Whenever I tell a patient that he or she has cataracts you can see an expression of disbelief. The patient immediately is concerned and asks if he or she needs to have cataract surgery. Today I want to talk about cataracts and when cataract surgery is indicated. First of all, what is a cataract? When […]
Read MoreEye Health Tips
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Your eyes are not just an organ that allows you to see the world, but also the window to the health of your whole body. It is important to keep your eyes healthy, and here are a few tips how: Have a Comprehensive Eye Exam Every Year The ideal “20/20” vision is not all there […]
Read MoreSports Eye Safety
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Written by Thomas Hegland, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician A number of years ago, an NFL lineman, Orlando Brown, was temporarily blinded in one eye after being hit with a referee’s penalty flag. Mr. Brown was wearing his helmet at the time of the incident, which had a very extensive face-mask, but it did not protect […]
Read MoreWorkplace Eye Safety
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Written by Stuart Harrell, O.D.Diplomate, American Board of OptometryBoard Certified Optometric Physician March is dedicated to Workplace Eye Wellness. Eye wellness may take on different meanings, depending on your workplace. You may work in a factory, an automobile repair shop, a lawn maintenance company, or another arena where your eyes are at risk for traumatic […]
Read MoreAge Related Macular Degeneration
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Written by Catherine Borgeson, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician The part of the eye responsible for seeing color and “20/20 vision” or details like faces, television, roads, and reading material, is the macula. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common eye disease where the macula loses its function. Since AMD is an age-related disorder, it affects […]
Read MoreSafe Toys and Celebrations
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Written by Daniel Smith, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician Perhaps gone are the days where children receive BB guns for Christmas as in the classic “A Christmas Story”. No longer will we warn our children that they’ll “shoot their eye out”, but we must still consider the health and safety of our eyes over the holiday […]
Read MoreDiabetic Eye Disease
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Written by: Kelly McLain, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye conditions that can affect those with diabetes. These eye conditions can include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma. Those with Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes are all at risk for developing diabetic eye disease and this risk increases […]
Read MoreHalloween Safety
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Written by Catherine Borgeson, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician October means a time for frightening fun, colorful costumes, and trick or treating; just don’t let eye problems haunt you afterwards! Follow these ghoulish guidelines to stay safe this Halloween. Contact lenses can add extra spookiness to your costume, but they can easily cause eye infections, irritation, and […]
Read MoreHealthy Aging
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Written by Terrance Hafner, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician September is Healthy Aging Month, and as we focus on ways to improve our overall health, we must not neglect the health of our eyes. It is a fact that the risk of eye disease and vision loss increases as we age. Here are a few simple […]
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