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Genetic Disorders Can Foster The Onset Of Cataracts
Cataracts And The Impact On Healthy Eye Vision Cataracts usually form inherently with aging/injury, however, cataracts usually occur in both eyes....
Eye Injuries From Fireworks Can Result In Blindness
Fireworks Are Legal But Can Be Dangerous Summer, the fireworks, and the thrill. Memorial Day 2022 was the initial start for summer fireworks, and...
Nearsightedness Is The Predominant Cause Of Correctable Visual Disorder Worldwide
Visual Disorder And Myopia Myopia (nearsightedness, or shortsightedness), is the most frequent cause of correctable visual disorder worldwide, and...
Vision Problems Can Turn Daily Activities Into Impossible Tasks
Preventing Vision Problems To Achieve Lifelong Healthy Vision There are approximately 37 million adults in the United States who have age-related...
Eye Scanning Can Detect Brain Tumors And Other Diseases
What is Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)? Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a screening technology that uses light waves to take cross-section...
April 2022 Is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
Eye Safety Must Be A Priority When Playing Sports Sports are a great way to stay in shape and have fun. However, participation may result in...
Good For Your Eyes: Healthy Foods Like Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Lutein, Zinc, And Vitamins C And E
Take Care Of Your Eyes, They Are Irreplaceable This article will expand on March 1, 2022 write-up about your eyes' health, eye safety, and vision....
Know The Facts About Eye Safety And Wellness
What You Need To Know About Eye Safety And Wellness This month, March 2022, is Eye Safety And Wellness month. There are approximately 300,000...
Underline Medical Conditions May Be The Reason For Blurry Vision
Vision Loss And What You Should Know Is Imperative We published an article in early February 2022 on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) causes,...
Your Health And Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Know The Facts About Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Age-related macular degeneration (AM ) is an eye disease that impacts central vision...
January 2022 Is Glaucoma Awareness-Impact On U.S. Economy Is $2.86 Billion/Year
There is no cure for Glaucoma, and the only way to find out if you have glaucoma is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Early treatment can...
Happy New Year 2022: Make Your Eyes Health The Focus Point In 2022
What You Should Know About Your Eyes Our vision is the most dominant sense. The eyes perform more than tasks, they are the doorway to which our...
Anatomy Of The Eye: Optic Nerve Has Over One Million Nerve Cells
The Brain Is The Only Organ More Complex Than The Eye This year, 2021, we spoke about eye health, and diseases to enhance your understanding of the...
You Must Use-Up Your 2021 FSA Dollars Or Forfeit It
2021 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dollars And 2021 Year-End Employees Flexible Spending Account is one of a number of tax-advantaged financial...
Smoking Increases The Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Cataracts And Glaucoma
Smoking And Vision Loss Is there is a strong correlation between Smoking, Diabetes, and Blindness? Yes, there is. Smoking correlates to a range of...
What is an Astigmatism and What is Keratoconus?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD It is not uncommon for patients to come in and ask their doctor what an astigmatism is or for them to become concerned...
Can I Cause Eye Damage from Lifting Weights?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Weightlifting can cause temporary but significant increases in eye pressure also known as intraocular pressure. In some...
Did My Eyesight Worsen During Covid19?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Increased screen time and less time spent outdoors can have negative impacts on our eyesight and health. While it may be...