Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog, Vision Care
Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. July is UV Safety Month and we like to remind the public of the importance of shielding eyes from the sun’s harmful rays with 100 percent UV-blocking sunglasses and broad-brimmed hats. UV damage to… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog, Vision Care
We know some of you will be shooting fireworks during the summer and especially around the Fourth of July. Please be careful and don’t take chances when shooting fireworks. One in six eye injuries from fireworks results in permanent vision loss. Here are 10 safety tips. • Fireworks packaged in brown paper are made for… Read More
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May is Healthy Vision Month, a national eye health observance established by the National Eye Institute in May 2003. NEI is one of the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthy Vision Month is designed to elevate vision as a health priority. Did you know that… Read More
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Eye allergies, especially in the Spring, are very common. When an irritant like pollen and dust gets in the eye, your eye produces histamine as a defense to the irritant. When this happens the eyelid becomes swollen, itchy and red, and your eyes will tear up. Most eye allergies are temporary with the season. There… Read More
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Research shows that millions of adults are affected by dry eye each year. It’s more prevalent in women and the chance of developing dry eye increases with age. The simplest explanation for dry eye is the lack of tears does not keep the surface of the eye lubricated. If you have dry eye, you will… Read More
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. However new treatments have dramatically changed the course of this disease over the last 10 years, making AMD more manageable than ever before. During AMD Awareness Month in February, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding people with AMD that they can… Read More
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Franklin and Highlands residents will no longer need to travel far from home to receive advanced laser cataract surgery thanks to the affiliation of ophthalmologist Dr. Clayton Blehm with the Family Eyecare Team of Franklin. Dr. Blehm, who focuses his practice on laser cataract surgery and premium intraocular lenses, has performed thousands of cataract surgeries… Read More
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Eye exams are as important for children as they are for adults. An exam can catch early vision issues before they begin to hinder the child’s ability to learn. In fact, studies reveal that 80% of what we learn is visual. School-age children’s eyes are constantly changing. So, when their vision is not functioning properly,… Read More
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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month — a good reminder that diabetic patients should have dilated eye exams every year. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans. It also is a risk factor for developing glaucoma and cataracts. However, the most common and debilitating vision problem for diabetics is diabetic retinopathy…. Read More
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Nearly 40,000 sports-related eye injuries — mostly from contact sports and blunt trauma — occur each year in the United States, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. And children account for one-third of those injuries. Wearing protective eyewear is the easiest way to prevent 90% of sports-related eye injuries. If you or a family… Read More
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