Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog
As we get older, certain eye diseases are more prevalent, such as cataracts. A cataract is an eye disease in which the eye’s clear lens becomes cloudy or opaque, causing a decrease in vision. More than half of Americans age 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of cataracts. … 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
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
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog, Vision Care
It has been two full weeks since the start of the year, and many people have already given up on their resolutions — in fact, this past Saturday was “National Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution Day.” Many people center their New Year’s resolutions around eating healthier and losing weight, giving up easily when they don’t… Read More
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