Living In The Sunshine State: Protecting Your Eyes From Sun Damage
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Most people take ample precautions to protect their skin from the summer sun, which is known to cause skin cancer. But, did you know your eyes are equally as vulnerable from long-term sun exposure? The same UV light that damages the DNA in your skin cells can also damage the surface tissue of your…
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Things To Consider When Choosing A Lasik Surgeon
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
LASIK eye surgery is one of the most remarkable innovations of the 20th century, eliminating the need for glasses or contacts and restoring near-perfect vision for tens of millions of patients. That said, it is still a surgical procedure, and your future vision depends on your selection of the most qualified, competent, and experienced LASIK…
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Is It COVID-19 Or Allergies? What You Need To Know
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Just as life is beginning to return to some semblance of “new normalcy,” allergy season is upon us – and with alarmingly coronavirus-like symptoms. The good news is there are things you can do to determine whether you or a family member have allergies or something else. Before we outline some of the differences between…
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Is Your Pink Eye A Symptom Of COVID-19?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Pink eye is a general term used to describe general eye infections (conjunctivitis) that affect the eye. It is also highly contagious. Doctors in China noticed that pink eye was another symptom of COVID-19. In some patients, doctors found evidence of the coronavirus in the eye discharge of patients with pink eye, meaning their tears and…
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Eye Care And Protection During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education,Eye Exams,Institute News
While the greatest risk of contracting coronavirus is contracting the virus through the nose or mouth, your eyes are also vulnerable. That is why eye care and protection during the coronavirus pandemic also works to keep you and your loved ones safe. Some infected people have no symptoms at all or are contagious before they…
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8 Criteria For A Good LASIK Candidate
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
Are you considering LASIK surgery? You’ll be joining millions of Americans who enjoy lens-free or reduced, lens-dependent lives as a result of this simple, outpatient, corneal correction. Successful LASIK surgeries are performed on adults of all ages, but there are certain criteria that make for a good LASIK candidate, and factors that may mean LASIK…
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Ophthalmologist vs Optometrist: What Is The Difference?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Your vision and eye health depend on routine checkups from eye care providers. Knowing which type of eye care provider to select – ophthalmologist versus optometrist – depends on your particular diagnosis or treatment needs. While most people will only ever see an optometrist for a standard eye exam or lens/prescription changes for the majority of their lifetime,…
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How LASIK Eye Surgery Works
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
In 1999, the FDA approved LASIK eye surgery as a safe method for restoring specific refractive errors, which can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. More than two decades later, ophthalmologists perform roughly 600,000 LASIK surgeries each year. The vast majority of which leave patients with improved vision and freedom from the need to wear eyeglasses or contacts regularly. To date, the FDA has approved LASIK eye surgery for…
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How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
Vision is a funny thing because the brain is such an incredible adaptor. As your vision fades, the brain quickly adapts to accommodate vision loss. Unless the loss is sudden or dramatic, this tricks you into thinking you can see just fine when, in fact, it’s time for a new eyeglass prescription. This is why most optometrists and ophthalmologists recommend complete eye exams at…
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Eye Strain Caused by Too Much Screen Time
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Dry Eye,Education,Eye Exams
screen time has led to an increase in complaints of eyestrain, dry eye, headaches and insomnia. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March, Atlantic Eye Institute joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in offering tips to desk workers everywhere whose eyes may need relief from too much screen time.
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