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As we age, we undergo a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is ensuring our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize risks. What Are The Common Age-Related Vision Changes? Major Age-Related Eye Diseases Many eye conditions can… Read More
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Having healthy eyesight is an integral part to maintaining an excellent quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million blind and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error…. Read More
Posted by: Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute in Eye Health
Do you eat foods that look delicious to the eye or food that is good for your eyes? Eating healthy food is the key to reducing the risk of developing eye diseases, making nutrition and eye health go hand-in-hand. Check out a feast for your eyes that includes the top foods that will help promote… Read More
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The human eye is one complex organ we should not take for granted. The miracle of seeing the beautiful world around you is the greatest gift we have as individuals. The uniqueness of these mysterious organs is why eyes make all magical experiences through sight. Did you know that the human eye can differentiate approximately… Read More
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According to the National Sleep Foundation, 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with 80 percent of cases undiagnosed. Sleep Apnea is a condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep, often multiple times per night, causing lower-quality sleep and affecting your eyes. It takes longer for patients with sleep apnea to produce replenishment tears. You… Read More
Posted by: Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute in Eye Health
What Is Color Blindness? According to the National Eye Institute, color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition that affects 300 million people who do not see color the way they should. Color blindness affects approximately 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women with the condition where their eyes… Read More
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Summer is officially in full swing, and what better way to escape the endless heat than to splash in cool water. Before you head out for your next swim, we want to open your eyes to some helpful eye health tips for summer fun at the pool. Protect Your Tear Film What is a tear… Read More
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July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month. Dry eye disease is a multifactorial disease that affects an estimated 25 million people in the United States. It is often a condition that is under-recognized and under-diagnosed. We want to empower you with information that may help you or your loved one. According to the American Academy… Read More
Posted by: Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute in Eye Health
We welcomed summer and celebrated National Sunglasses Day this week on June 27, 2022. As we approach July, which marks UV Safety Month, it’s a perfect time to grab your best sunglasses while you are out and about to enjoy your favorite summer activities. Did you know it wasn’t until the 1900s that sunglasses became… Read More
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Eyelashes are not just a popular beauty trend. Eyelashes protect the eyes from debris, infection, or injury. Did you know that eyelashes have a natural growth cycle every six to ten weeks when they replace themselves after you lose a few? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, losing between one and five eyelashes a… Read More
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