Did You Know Stress Can Be a Strain on Your Eyes?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Stress is one factor that affects most people in our busy lives, and health conditions from stress are common. However, did you know that stress can also affect your eyes? When life feels too busy or demanding, your eyes can pay the price like the rest of your body during those emotionally difficult times….
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Good Habits to Adopt For Healthy Eyes
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
From the moment you wake up to the moment you close your eyes to sleep, your eyes play an essential role in your ability to navigate the world. As your body ages, so will your eyesight change. Some changes are driven by heredity, and the elements of our environment exacerbate others. Without healthy…
Read More Celebrate the New Years Safely
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We are all looking forward to a fresh start and ready to ring in the New Year with cheer! Every year, it is that special time to celebrate with champagne, but popping a bottle of bubbly comes with some risks. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a champagne cork can fly up to…
Read More December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month
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What an exciting time of the year! ‘Tis the season of holiday cheer, family traditions, shopping, and giving gifts to loved ones. As we prepare our holiday shopping list, it’s important to remember that some popular toys may not be the best gift for your child. To bring awareness to Safe Toys Month, the Consumer…
Read More Your Eye Health Will Benefit From Breaking the Habit
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Our eyesight is one of our most treasured senses. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34.1 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes does increase your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and cancer, but did you know that smoking can also harm your eye…
Read More We Are Thankful For Our Patients
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
This Thanksgiving season, it is essential to acknowledge the things we are grateful for in our lives, and we give thanks to all of our patients. At our office, the doctors and staff have the privilege of making a unique impact on so many lives. We often hear from patients how their eye care…
Read More Delicious and Nutritious Eye-Healthy Delights For Your Thanksgiving Feast
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Can you believe that Thanksgiving will be upon us in two weeks? Before you start planning your Thanksgiving dinner feast, we’re thrilled to introduce a few menu options that might just become your new favorites. These include some delightful, eye-healthy choices that will add a burst of color and nutrition to your traditional recipes. The…
Read More November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
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November is not just another month; it’s a significant period for our patients. It’s Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when we all come together to shine a light on this prevalent condition. But did you know it’s also Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, founded in 1998 by Prevent Blindness? This dual focus on prevention…
Read More Why Are My Eyes So Dry?
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There comes a time when nearly everyone experiences that uncomfortable and gritty feeling when your eyes become too dry. However, for some people, dry eye is more than a short-lived annoyance when the dry eye symptoms continue; it is an issue that often might be due to dry eye syndrome. This blog post empowers you…
Read More Protect Your Eyes This Halloween
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Are you ready to celebrate and have fun this Halloween? Creating your Halloween costumes and putting the extra finishes on your costume look to indulge in a fun expression of your personality, but if you are not careful in what you choose, your costume could lead to a trip to the eye doctor. Thinking of…
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