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Our eyesight is one of our most treasured senses. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34.1 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes does increase your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and cancer, but did you know that smoking can also harm your eye health… Read More
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Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? We want to inform our patients that it is also Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, founded in 1998 by Prevent Blindness, making it a great time to shine the spotlight on prevention for patients diagnosed with diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports… Read More
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Did you know that 90% of driver information is visual? A recent study has shown that 1 in every 5 drivers suffers from a vision deficiency affecting their driving performance. Good eye health is essential for driving to read the highway signs at a distance to prepare you to get off the interstate at the… Read More
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After 39 years of providing eye care, Dr. Jody Whisenant will officially be retiring on June 30, 2022. Gainesville Eye Associates would like to thank Dr. Whisenant for all of his years of continued service and commitment to providing excellent care to his patients. Dr. Whisenant is transferring the care of his patients to Dr…. Read More
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This month and year-round, we would like to remind our patients to prioritize your eye health in 2022 by scheduling your comprehensive eye exam and keeping in mind the importance of good eye health. Save Your Vision Month traces its founding to 1927 by members of the American Optometric Association (AOA). This month and every… Read More
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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration awareness month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your
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As we wave goodbye to the year 2021, let’s leap into 2022 with positive vibrations for a healthy year ahead. The New Year is a time to start fresh and renew our commitment to health, happiness, and success. It’s important to include eye health and safety in these resolutions. Listed below are a few ways… Read More
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The holiday shopping season is in full swing, a fun time making holiday memories with family and friends that will last for a lifetime. In support of Safe Toys Month, we want to empower our patients this month with information that includes a few safety guidelines when choosing the perfect gifts for the little ones… Read More
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We are fast approaching the biggest holiday seasons to celebrate, spend time with family, and spend most of our time in the kitchen preparing our favorite holiday dishes. As we prepare our delicious meals, we want to remind you to practice kitchen safety to protect you and your loved ones from a preventable eye injury…. Read More
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This week we are spotlighting World Keratoconus Day, which takes place on November 10, 2021. This is a perfect time to increase awareness about the condition sponsored by the National Keratoconus Foundation, an educational program of the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UC Irvine, to raise awareness about keratoconus (KC). We are joining in to educate… Read More
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