In the early 1970s, a young ophthalmologist arrived in the Pine Belt to establish his eye care practice. Fifty years, nine physicians, an advanced outpatient surgical center and eight clinical locations later, Hattiesburg Eye Clinic has grown to become one of the largest vision care providers in South Mississippi. The medical staff credits two things […]
When planning for retirement, the earlier you start the better. The longer you wait, the less likely you’ll enjoy the lifestyle you desire. The same goes for your eyesight: If you’re not doing the right things now to protect your vision, you could lose some—or all—of your eyesight later in life. “Unfortunately, it’s inevitable that
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“Older” eyes seem to garner most of the attention concerning vision care—and for good reason. As we age, our risks for eye diseases like cataracts or macular degeneration tend to rise dramatically. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be concerned for “younger” eyes: Although eye disease occurrence among children is much lower than in adults,
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As the old Gershwin tune goes, it’s “summertime, and the living is easy.” Presumably, a white sand beach somewhere is calling your name—time to hunch under a shady umbrella with a good book, scrounge the shore for seashells, or take a dip in the waves. All after slathering yourself in sunscreen, of course—too much sun
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When Lawrie Wallace noticed her vision getting blurry, she underwent an eye exam. The results confirmed her fears—she had a cataract. That would be a concern for anyone, but more so for Wallace: A childhood accident had already left her blind in one eye. Now, she faced losing sight in her other good eye. “I
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Funny thing about life—we might not realize how much we value something until we lose it. Take your vision, for example: Day in and day out, your eyes help you do the things you need to do. Moreover, your vision helps you fully enjoy life and all it has to offer. You hardly think about
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Although vision problems potentially affect everyone on Planet Earth, statistics in general show that women face greater risks than men. Menopause accounts for much of this increased risk, from irritating conditions like chronic dry eye to even more serious diseases. “The hormonal changes occurring during menopause often give rise to a number of eye-related health
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$300 million: That’s the estimated economic impact each year of on-the-job eye injuries. Employers bear the brunt of these costs in medical treatment, lost time and productivity. But workers may also pay a price—in pain, debilitation and even potential visual impairment. And, the most staggering statistic of all? According to many frontline eye care providers,
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Are You at Risk for Age-related Macular Degeneration? Imagine looking into the face of someone you love, but not really seeing them: Instead of those familiar features, you only see a blank or dark spot. That’s what it can be like for someone with advanced Age-related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), one of the top causes for
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