The National Institute of Health (NIH) found that hearing loss is 2 times more common in diabetics as those without diabetes. Even pre-diabetics have 30% more hearing loss than those with normal blood sugar. Why is this? Hearing depends on small blood vessels and nerves in the inner ear. Researchers believe that high blood glucose […]
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Another side effect of hearing loss which is often overlooked, is the effect it can have on our emotional and social well-being. Hearing loss can cause us to distance ourselves from family and friends because we just can’t hear the conversation, or often miss the details. If you miss the small everyday noises that bring […]
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Recognize the onset of hearing loss by asking yourself the following questions: – Do you avoid crowded places because you have difficulty understanding conversations? – Do you have ringing or other noises in your ears? – Do you have difficulty understanding women or young children? – Do others complain that you watch TV with the […]
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UVA “Tanning” rays Penetrate deeply into the skin Cause suntan, sun burn, and sun damage Augments the effect of UVB in causing skin cancer UVB “Burn” index Cause suntan, sunburn, and skin cancer Most of what we call “aging” of the skin is actually the result of long-term ultraviolet damage from decades in the past.
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Hearing loss is a very gradual process, so you may not notice it at first. It is estimated that 1/3 of Americans will have some degree of hearing loss by the time they are 65. After age 75, that percentage jumps to half. Getting help early is imperative in order to retain as much hearing […]
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Did you know that over 60% of menopausal women are affected by Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) and don’t even realize it? Yes, they know that their eyes burn and are dry, red and irritated. And they know that sometimes their eyes even water excessively in an effort to soothe that irritation. But they don’t know […]
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Q: Why is it harder for the eyes to maintain focus on a computer screen than paper images? A: Your eyes and brain reacting differently to electronic characters on a computer screen or a handheld device than they do to characters on a printed page. Healthy eyes can easily maintain focus on most printed materials, […]
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Q: Why do computer users need Gunnar digital eyewear? Over 25 million people are using some type of digital device all day every day. This never ending stream of digital information can lower visual performance and cause Digital Eye Fatigue (DEF). Symptoms of DEF include blurred vision, eye strain, dry eyes, double vision, light sensitivity […]
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A study at the University of Alabama, School of Medicine compared the accident rate of drivers with cataracts who declined to have cataract surgery against the accident rate of patients who had their cataracts removed. Researchers concluded patients who chose to have cataract surgery had 50% fewer accidents than those who did not have their […]
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Imagine living your life without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses. LASIK surgery is one of the greatest breakthroughs in vision correction technology today. With wavefront guided laser technology, many patients experience even better vision than they ever had with glasses or contacts. Patients of The Eye Associates can be assured that they will […]
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