Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in General, Vision Care
According to AAA, 39.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day holiday weekend. This is an 8.3% increase over 2021 60% percent increase bringing travel volumes almost in line with those in 2017. If you and your family plan to travel this Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to give… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog, Vision Care
Our minds are so busy thinking and making decisions daily, but we have to rest our bodies, mind, and eyes to be refreshed to succeed in daily activities. A full night’s sleep is the remedy, but we definitely can feel it when we don’t get that good night’s sleep. There is an interesting relationship between our… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Vision Care
February is the month of love, but it is also Heart Health Month. I know you are thinking, “What does my heart health have to do with my eye health?” It is often said that the eyes are the windows of the soul. This is a more profound statement because did you know your eyes… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Vision Care
We just celebrated the first day of winter, which means the winter season is in full swing! The chilling effects of the colder months, your environment, and your wardrobe are not the only parts of your life that need winter preparation; our bodies and health are often affected just as much by the winter changes…. Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog, Vision Care
Summer has finally arrived, and the sun is brightly shining with warm temperatures. It is a perfect time to bring awareness and get sun-smart about UV Safety Awareness Month. Here are some Sun Smart UV Safety Tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology to prepare and protect your eyes: 47% of sunglasses wearers do not… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog, Vision Care
Prevent Blindness America has declared June to be Cataract Awareness Month, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of and advocating for education on cataract risk factors, symptoms, and treatments. preventblindness.org/cataract-awareness-month-2020 The number of Americans with cataracts are expected to be 38.5 million by 2032 and 45.6 million by 2050, according to Prevent Blindness America. Cataracts… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog, Vision Care
We are on the heels of summer! Post COVID-19 this summer will be different than what we have experienced in previous summers. While you follow safety guidelines from the CDC and local health departments including proper social distancing. There will still be fun times spent outdoors, but it also means more exposure to harmful UV… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog, Vision Care
While practicing social distancing as our state has begun reopening in phases, we have to be mindful of practicing safe hygiene. According to the CDC one of the general guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19, avoid touching your face — particularly your eyes, nose, and mouth. Visit The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Vision Care
As life has shifted all of our lives due to COVID-19, people are using technology more than ever to stay connected. Many people are working from home and participating in video conferences, completing courses through e-learning, reading digital books, and binge-watching TV shows that everyone is talking about. They are also browsing social media or… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog, Vision Care
Whether this is your first pair of contact lenses or you have worn them for many years, it’s important to have healthy contact lens hygiene habits. Good hygiene is the best way to reduce your chances of having a contact lens related eye problem. Here are some healthy contact lens hygiene habits provided by the… Read More
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