July is UV Awareness Month
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
We welcomed summer last week, and this week, we celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27, 2024. 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…
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Your Eyelashes Are More Than Just For Beauty
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Eyelashes are not just a popular beauty trend. They are a vital part of our eye health, acting as a protective barrier against debris, infection, or injury. Understanding their natural growth cycle, which occurs every six to ten weeks when they replace themselves after a few are lost, is key to maintaining their health. The…
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Learn to Recognize the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment and Be Prepared to Take Action!
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Vision
Our eyes are windows to our health, impressive, complex organs that need special attention. We like to empower our patients with a wealth of knowledge on their eye health, and we would like to discuss retinal detachment. According to the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment is a sight-threatening condition that affects 1 in every…
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June is Men’s Health Month
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
June is Men’s Health Month, and it’s worth noting that Men’s Health Week, celebrated from June 10 – 16, 2024, falls just before Father’s Day. This timing is significant as it presents a unique opportunity to focus on men’s health, particularly eye health, during a time when the importance of men in our lives is…
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June is Cataract Awareness Month
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Cataracts
June is a significant month for us as it’s Cataract Awareness Month. Our eye doctors, in collaboration with Prevent Blindness, are committed to raising awareness about cataracts, one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. According to Prevent Blindness, over 24.4 million Americans will develop cataracts. As the American population…
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Why Do We Have Eyebrows?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Most people think far more about how their eyebrows look than what they do. Despite all of our plucking, waxing, shaping, or re-drawing them into place, our eyebrows are specifically designed for function rather than form. 4 Ways Your Eyebrows Protect Your Eyes – And You! Your eyebrows serve an essential function when it comes…
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Menopause And Your Eyes
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Vision
It’s no surprise that our bodies change as we age, and those age-related changes also affect your eyes and vision health. For example, while less than 40% of the population wears prescription lenses by the age of 25, roughly 80% of people wear glasses at or around their 50th birthday (researchgate.net). There are several reasons…
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What Can Visually Impaired People See?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Vision
Just because someone is visually impaired doesn’t mean they can’t see. Visual impairment is an umbrella term that covers a complete spectrum from low vision (can’t read normal news-sized fonts at normal reading distances – even with prescriptive eyeglasses or contacts) to total blindness (cannot perceive changes in light and shadow). Defined Stages Of Visual…
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Eye Drops And Contact Lenses
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Dry Eye
Contact lenses are a popular option for people requiring prescriptive lenses, but they also elevate the risk of dry eye and general eye irritation. Using the right eye drops, safe for contact lens wearers, is essential to protect the future health of your eyes and vision. Eye Drops Soothe Contact Lens Irritation Because contact lenses…
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Lack Of Sleep And Your Vision
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
As optometrists and ophthalmologists, we know how essential overall health is to eye and vision health. While we all know we should get a good night’s sleep, most people don’t know how lack of sleep negatively impacts vision and eye health. It’s just one of the reasons we remind patients that healthy lifestyle choices are…
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