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How to Treat Surfer’s Eye
Surfer’s Eye – Symptoms and Treatment “Surfer’s eye” is a slang term for an eye growth called pterygium. Pterygium grows on the conjunctiva, which is the clear mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids. Pterygium is noncancerous, but may cause eye irritation, discoloration and excessive tearing. The growth may remain small or enlarge…
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Bad Habits that Could Harm Your Eyes
There are bad habits that can inadvertently harm your eyes. The eye doctors at Laser Eye Center™ have compiled a list of these habits, which include: 1. Not Wearing Sunglasses Sunglasses are essential to protecting your eyes against the sun’s harmful UV rays. Excessive sun exposure may lead to a host of unpleasant conditions, including…
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What to Expect During an Eye Exam
Why are regular eye examinations important? Firstly, they help our Laser Eye Center™ doctors catch eye problems in their earliest stage when they are easily treatable. Also, eye exams give our doctors the opportunity to adjust your prescription (if you already wear glasses or contacts) and are a good time to discuss helpful tips for…
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Eye Doctors Test Out Google Glass
The future of wearable gadgets is here, and it has caught the eye of doctors all over the country. Before we explore the medical implications of Google Glass, a miniature computer-smartphone hybrid, let’s take a closer look at the device. Google Glass looks like a pair of eyeglasses that has a smartphone-like interface (including a…
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The Protective Powers of Coffee
A study from Cornell University found that one of your favorite morning routines — drinking a cup of coffee — may prevent eyesight deterioration and even blindness. According to the research, one of coffee’s main ingredients, an antioxidant called chlorogenic acid, may protect against retinal degeneration from glaucoma, aging or diabetes that can cause blindness.…
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All About Color Blindness
Contrary to what the name may suggest, color blindness is not a form of blindness. Actually, a more accurate name for color blindness is “color vision deficiency.” People who are color blind have trouble with their color vision. Depending on the specific person, this could mean that they cannot tell certain colors apart, or they…
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Nutrient Rich Recipes For Eye Health
As we age, the chance of experiencing vision impairments greatly increases. In fact, one out of every four people, over the age of 40, deal with a vision problem. Not all vision issues are preventable, but with a healthy diet, you can protect your eyes from further degeneration. The best nutrients to promote healthy vision…
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10 Eye Myths
As children we were all warned the perils of sitting too close to the TV, or the dangers of crossing our eyes. But it turns out there are a number of eye myths we believe to be fact that are actually incorrect. Read on to learn what separates truth from fiction…
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When Is The Right Time For LASIK?
LASIK eye surgery can be life changing for people who have been hindered by corrective eyewear most of their lives. With one simple outpatient procedure, LASIK can completely take away one’s dependency on glasses or contacts. Over the past few years, LASIK has moved into the mainstream and has become more popular, especially with celebrities…
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Lower the Risk of Macular Degeneration by Adding Spinach to Your Diet
Adding spinach to your diet can provide excellent vision benefits over time.
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