The Reasons For Our Tears

Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education

We think of tears as the watery drops that exit the eye when we cry, enjoy a good laugh, or when something gets in our eye. However, our tears are produced and spread over the eye with virtually every blink. Without them, our eyes would dehydrate and become dysfunctional.  5 Facts About Our Tears In…

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10 Tips For Avoiding Eye Infections

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Eye infections are never fun, but heightened concerns around Covid means your or a child’s eye infection can result in missed work or school – and the involuntary entry into Covid-19 testing and protocols.  10 Ways To Help In Avoiding Eye Infections Here are tips on how to keep your body as healthy as possible,…

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Does Eye Color Affect Vision?

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Your eye color is 100% linked to specific genes. And so are many of the most common eye conditions and eye diseases leading to vision loss. However, for the most part, your eye color doesn’t put you at risk for vision conditions (an exception being albinism). However, the color of your irises can make a…

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The Relationship Between Sleep And Eye Health

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Your eyes, and your vision health, are integrated parts of your entire body. The healthier your body is, the less likely you are to suffer from eye infections, diseases, or certain conditions that contribute to vision loss.   While the optometrists and ophthalmologists here at Atlantic Eye Insitute focus on the health and wellbeing of the eyes, we feel it’s…

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Your Eyes At Every Stage Of Life

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Your eyes are just like any other part of your body. They grow and change as you grow and change, and they are more prone to certain conditions depending on your stage of life. Today, we’re going to take you on a journey through your eye’s experience – from birth into your golden years.  To…

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The History Of Eyeglasses

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Those who depend on glasses to see the world in detail owe an abundance of gratitude to the Romans, who discovered that glass could be manipulated to magnify things. Like modern-day magnifying glasses, wealthy Romans commissioned glass blowers to make glass spheres. Put against small text, the letters and words became legible.  The History Of…

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Diabetic Eye Issues: 5 Ways Diabetes Impacts Vision

Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Cataracts,Education,Glaucoma

If you’ve been diagnosed with pre-type two diabetes or currently have a diabetes diagnosis, eye care is of the utmost importance. While diabetic retinopathy is a significant concern, patients with diabetes are more prone to developing diabetic macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma. 5 Ways Diabetic Eye Issues Cause Vision Loss Most patients with diabetes are advised to…

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10 Reasons For Eye Pain

Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Pain

Are your eyes aching, burning, or causing you pain or discomfort? Any discomfort in the eyes is distracting at best and can be debilitating at its worst. If you can’t immediately identify and treat your eye pain, contact your physician or an optometrist and schedule an appointment.  10 Causes Of Eye Pain Or Discomfort  …

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