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A large percentage of what we do in our life is dependent on our ability to see clearly. 4.2 billion People around the globe suffer from some level of visual impairment, a staggering 80% of these cases of vision impairment can be avoided and/or cured. Visual impairment can negatively affect your work productivity and cost… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
Article Courtesy of USA Today – Reporter: Christina Hall on Twitter: @challreporter – Click Here for the Full Article ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — A pair of Halloween-themed cosmetic contact lenses bought to turn a teen into a zombie instead damaged her cornea, partially blinding her right eye, her family said. Leah Carpenter, 17, a… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
The human eye is an incredibly complex piece of biological engineering, it allows us to see by translating light into electrical signals and sending them to our brains. Due to the complexity of the human eye there are some things you might not know. The human eye is only second to the brain in terms… Read More
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Good eye health doesn’t come naturally, it is something you need to maintain. Everything in your body is connected, so maintaining a healthy lifestyle and taking care of yourself will do a lot in the long run to protect your eyes. Here are some tips on how to better maintain good eye health: Practice Proper… Read More
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Recently, Avocado has grown exponentially in popularity in the culinary world. During the hot days of summer, the fresh flavors of the avocado are ideal. A staple of party food is the guacamole dip, this dip consists of mashed avocado, diced onion, tomato, and varying mixtures of seasoning—the ideal dip for crunchy tortilla chips! The… Read More
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For many of us, blinking is just something humans do, but it actually plays a major role in maintaining good eye health. Due to the liquid nature of our eyes, debris frequently gets stuck on the ocular surface of the eye quite easily. The eyelids help to clean this ocular surface every time we blink,… Read More
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The average person over the age of 40 will end up suffering vison loss from developing cataracts—the leading cause of blindness around the world. The number of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy cases around the world combined don’t come close to matching the amount of cataract cases. There are three types of cataracts that… Read More
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Allergies tend to be associated with a runny nose, scratchy throat, or just an increased level of sneezing, but allergy symptoms come in a lot of different varieties. Unfortunately for many, allergies can cause all types of discomfort for the eyes, ranging from swelling to a persistent itchy feeling. If you find that your eyes… Read More
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a constant issue all around the world for many people age 60 and over. AMD causes severe vision loss due to the deterioration of the macula—a central portion of the retina. The retina is the light-sensing nerve tissue located at the back of your eye and is an essential part… Read More
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We live in a world where digital devices are becoming more and more integrated into our daily lives every year. We spend many hours of our day staring at digital devices at work or at home and we rarely think to give our eyes a break every once in a while. As one would expect,… Read More
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