What Are The Facts About Pink Eye?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is a prevalent eye condition. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, often caused by a virus, bacteria, or allergies, leading to red and inflamed eyes. The symptoms of conjunctivitis include redness, itching, a gritty feeling, and discharge from the eyes. Some types of pink eye are highly contagious…
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Fall Eye Allergies: Symptoms and Treatments
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
Approaching soon, on September 22, 2024, the seasons change, and we say goodbye to summer and welcome the first day of fall. Fall is a beautiful time of year to see the beautiful leaves change. The days and nights get cooler, so it’s time for many to deal with eye irritation due to fall allergies….
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Tips to Help Minimize Digital Eye Strain
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
In today’s digital age, we all find ourselves constantly in front of screens, whether for work, leisure, or to keep up with our daily lives. It’s a reality we all share. Researchers have found that just two hours of screen time per day can lead to a 90% risk of developing digital eye strain, a…
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Your Eye Health Matters; Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
Having healthy eyesight is integral to maintaining an excellent quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million blind and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error. Some leading…
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Healthy Foods for Your Eyes
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
Do you eat foods that look delicious to the eye or food that is good for your eyes? Eating healthy food is the key to reducing the risk of developing eye diseases, and making nutritional meals and maintaining eye health go hand-in-hand. Let’s explore a diverse array of foods that will help promote good eye…
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What is Color Blindness?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition that affects a significant 300 million people worldwide. This means that a large portion of the population does not perceive color the same way as the majority. It’s a condition that alters the way their eyes interpret light, affecting approximately 1 in 12…
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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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10 Health Issues An Eye Exam Can Detect
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
Did you know eye exams often provide clues about undiagnosed or unmanaged health conditions? That’s right. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but we also feel they are windows into a patient’s medical history. Your Eye Exam May Detect One Of These Ten Health Issues So, while we advocate for annual…
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History Of The Eye Chart
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education,Eye Exams
Every day, millions of American adults and children sit in an optometrist’s chair and recite what they see on a black-and-white “eye chart.” The chart is called the Snellen Chart, named after its creator, Herman Snellen. It is an example of the fact that sometimes the most simple tools are the best, and while we…
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Is A Back-To-School Eye Exam Necessary?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
Children’s eyes are amazingly adaptive. Children can have serious vision issues that remain unchecked during their toddler and early childhood years because it seems as if they can see just fine. However, scheduling annual eye exams with your optometrist is the only way to know for sure whether your child can see as well as…
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