Why You Shouldn’t Rub Your Eyes
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Rubbing your eyes when tired, or upon waking up is perfectly normal – and it feels pretty darn good sometimes. Unfortunately, too much rubbing can be bad for your eyes and your vision. Eye rubbing on and off throughout the day is a sign that something needs to be addressed. In the meantime, the very…
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Botox Injections For Eyelid Twitching And Spasms
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
While most people think of Botox as an injection used for cosmetic purposes, ophthalmologists are interested in the injection’s use as a treatment for eyelid twitching. While most of us experience the annoying sensation caused when our eyelids twitch. The majority of the time, this twitching is caused by a lack of sleep and/or stress, and…
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Tips For Choosing An Ophthalmologist
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Ophthalmologists carry great responsibility. Their knowledge, experience, and expertise can mean the difference between vision and blindness, a healthy eye or one that suffers from disease, or a critical diagnosis that maintains legal vision for years or decades longer than you would have experienced without it. While the expression goes that the eyes are…
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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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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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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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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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Diabetes and the Health of Your Eyes
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education,Eye Exams
One-third of diabetics don’t know the effects the condition has on their eyes. Find out what you can do to prevent blindness caused by diabetes.
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