February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Here’s what you need to know about this serious eye disease that affects millions of Americans. While reading a book or magazine you start to notice how the words in the center of the page aren’t there anymore. Not just blurry—gone, washed out by a dark hole that […]
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Is Vision Loss Inevitable With Glaucoma? The answer greatly depends on getting an early diagnosis. During Glaucoma Awareness Month this January, here’s what you need to know about this serious eye disease. Around 4.2 million Americans have glaucoma, half of whom don’t even know they have it. Mainly affecting people over 60, diabetics, or those
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Could an Eye Injury Ruin Your Family’s Holiday Fun? December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month: Here are a few tips to help you and your family avoid eye injuries during the holidays. The holidays have finally arrived! It’s that time again for family gatherings, decorations, feasts, gifts—and potential eye injuries. Not to be a
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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month and here’s what those with diabetes need to know to lower their risk of eye disease. Diabetes doesn’t just affect the heart and blood vessels: This chronic disease can profoundly impact every other part of the body—and especially the eyes. Consistently high blood sugar damages blood vessels, particularly
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Are Your Kid’s Eyes at Risk While Trick-or-Treating? If you could measure popularity by dollars, Halloween rates high in enthusiasm. Consumers spend over $12 billion annually for the holiday: Although this pales in comparison to Christmas spending ($950 billion-plus), a billion times twelve isn’t chump change. About a third of this spending is on costuming:
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What 4 Eye Diseases Should You Keep Watch for After 40? It’s a fact of life: health issues tend to increase as you age. Your eyes aren’t exempt either.“Our risk for eye diseases increases as we get older,” says Dr. Aubrey Fulton, a Therapeutic Certified Optometrist with Hattiesburg Eye Clinic. “This is often due to
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As a parent, you’re on high alert for anything that could affect your child’s health and development. Whether it’s the latest “bug” going around or how much time they’re spending in front of a screen, you’re like a ninja staying one step ahead. Here’s something else that should be on your radar: your child’s vision.
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When it comes to seeing the world, our eyes take center stage. But it’s not a solo performance—supporting structures like the eyelids, tear ducts, and eye sockets play a critical role in how well the eye is able to function. These things also contribute to connecting and communicating with others. If these external aspects of
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Fearful of Cataract Surgery? These Two Patient Stories Might Ease Your Mind Professional rodeo clown T. J. Williams spent years protecting fallen bull riders and entertaining crowds with his comical antics. “I’ve ridden bulls, fought bulls, been in the barrel, all supposedly scary stuff,” he says matter-of-factly. His casual way of describing a profession not
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Could Your Health Choices-Good or Bad-Have an Impact on Your Eyesight? A healthy lifestyle can help you live your best life now, as well as reduce your risk of disease or disability later in life. That goes ditto for your eyes-some TLC now could increase your chances for unimpaired vision throughout your life. “What’s good
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