Tanning Bed Usage And Eye Health
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
If you use tanning beds, ensure you do all you can to protect your eyes. In addition to significantly increasing tanning bed users’ chances of skin cancer, the process also increases your risk of developing lifelong issues affecting eye health and vision. If we had our way, patients wouldn’t ever use tanning beds due to…
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Proper Lighting For Your Eye Health
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
There are multiple causes of eye strain, ranging from an outdated lens prescription to improper lighting while reading, working on the computer, or watching TV. Taking the necessary steps to ensure proper lighting for your eye health can prevent headaches, make you feel more energized, and reduce physical sensations of eye strain. 5 Steps To…
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10 Reasons To Get LASIK Surgery
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
LASIK surgery has come a long way in the past 20+ years. Once considered an innovative and revolutionary solution to many vision issues, LASIK is now a vision treatment standard in the ophthalmology world. Have Any Of These Vision Issues? LASIK Can Help! Here are 10 reasons our patients pursue LASIK treatment and enjoy a…
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Protect Your Eyes During All Types Of Activities
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
What does eye protection mean to you? Here at Atlantic Eye Insitute, we take a comprehensive approach when it comes to teaching patients how to protect their eyes in all types of situations – and during all kinds of activities. 5 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Eyes Of course, as optometrists and ophthalmologists,…
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Detecting And Treating Glaucoma
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Glaucoma’s lack of signs and symptoms makes it one of the scariest forms of vision loss. Observing regular eye exams is the only way to catch this leading cause of vision loss before it does further damage. While glaucoma can be managed, the damage can’t be reversed, which makes early detection and treating glaucoma essential….
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Eye Massages Improve Vision & Eye Health
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
How often do you give yourself a good old-fashioned eye massage? And, no, we’re not talking about rubbing the eyes (which isn’t good for them!). If you’re like most of our patients, the answer is “never.” But we want to change that. Gentle eye massages have multiple benefits, from increasing circulation and lubrication in the…
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The Effects Of Smoking On The Eyes
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
While much of the Western medical world treats the body in terms of separate parts, optometrists, and ophthalmologists see firsthand how connected the body is. While a general physician may talk about smoking and its effects on the heart and lungs, your optometrist knows smoking affects vision and eye health. In addition to the overall…
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Are Eye Infections Contagious?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Do you or someone you know have an eye infection? If so, precautions are necessary to prevent the eye infection from spreading to others. Contact your optometrist or your physician if you suspect you or someone in your household has an eye infection – or conjunctivitis. The sooner you know, the more you can implement…
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EVO Visian ICL Lens: Vision Correction Surgery
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in EVO Visian
Introducing EVO Visian ICL Lens The Latest Advancement in Vision Correction Surgery At our eye care practice, we take pride in offering you a variety of advanced vision correction options so we can find the best vision solution for you. We are excited to announce that the EVO Visian ICL Lens, which earned FDA approval…
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9 Potential Causes Of Light Sensitivity
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
At its best, light sensitivity (photophobia) is annoying. However, the condition can also be painful, not to mention dangerous – especially if it impacts your ability to drive. An optometrist should evaluate any episodes of abnormal light sensitivity. 9 Things That Cause Light Sensitivity Schedule an appointment with your optometrist ASAP. In the meantime, see…
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