Eye Injuries: Protection and Prevention
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Every time we open our eyes we are reminded of the remarkable gift of sight! Whether you’re watching the sunset or seeing your child take their first steps, your eyes allow you to see some pretty amazing things. Sadly, each year about one million eye injuries occur in the United States–90 percent of which could…
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Are You at Risk For Glaucoma?
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Your eyes are one of your most important assets; once you lose your vision, you can’t get it back. Glaucoma affects nerves connecting to your eye, resulting in vision loss and blindness. Regular screening and early treatment for the disease can protect your eyes from irreversible damage. Glaucoma is a debilitating condition that can affect…
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Presbyopia: Regain Your Reading Vision!
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Around age 40 our eyes go through a change called presbyopia which affects the lens of the eye. The lens focuses light that enters the eye on the retina, or back of the eye. This is how we can see images. Learn about available options to keep you living your vision!
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Blind Spot in Your Vision: is it Normal?
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Have you ever noticed that while you are driving, you have to look over your shoulder because there is a blind spot? Similarly, your eyes have a blind spot, called scotoma. The optic nerve carries info from the eyeball to the brain, then, spreads nerve fibers across the back of the eye, or retina. The…
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Safely View the Solar Eclipse
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Did you forget to purchase your viewing glasses for the upcoming solar eclipse? Well don’t worry, here are some great tips on how you can safely enjoy the solar eclipse, including a way to easily make your simple pinhole eclipse viewer. What is a Solar eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between…
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The Dangers of Tanning Beds
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
We all know that tanning beds are dangerous, yet some continue to use them. Did you know that Ultraviolet radiation is a proven human carcinogen? The International Agency for Research on Cancer, an affiliate of the World Health Organization, includes ultraviolet tanning devices in its Group 1, a list of agents that are cancer-causing to…
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Conjunctivitis: Tips to Avoid Catching It
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Conjunctivitis, also known as “pink eye,” is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball. It can be caused by allergies or a bacterial or viral infection. Conjunctivitis can be extremely contagious and is spread by contact with eye secretions from someone who is infected. Symptoms include: Redness…
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Eye Allergies: 11 Tips to Avoid Symptoms
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We understand that eye allergies can sometimes be unavoidable. Here are 11 tips for eye allergies that may help you to avoid the symptoms of eye allergies without having to make difficult changes in your lifestyle. What Causes Eye Allergies? Normally harmless substances that cause problems for individuals who are susceptible to allergic reactions are…
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Sports-related Eye Injuries: When to Seek a Doctor
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Athletes are no strangers to injuries. Many, especially those who play basketball, water sports, baseball, and racquet sports, believe it comes with the job or hobby. Sports and recreational activities account for more than 40,000 eye injuries each year in the United States. That said, it is always good to know the difference between a…
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Styes: Causes and Treatments
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There are three types of bumps you may notice in or around the eye. 1. A stye (or hordeolum) appears as a pimple on the margin of the eyelid around the root of an eyelash. It is an infection that originates in the oil gland of an eyelash. This can be caused by make-up, dust,…
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