TRUE – Most people think of seatbelts and airbags when thinking of car safety, but a recent study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology revealed that almost 53% of skin cancers occur on the left side, also known as “driver’s side” of the body. This may be related to the increased exposure […]
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TRUE – Need another reason to quit smoking? Smoking has long been known to cause heart disease and lung cancer; however many people don’t realize that smoking can lead to loss of your precious vision. Studies show smoking increases the risk of Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Dry Eye Disease. Doesn’t it make you […]
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Google Unveils Smart Contact Lens Project to Monitor Glucose Google begins developing a Smart Contact lens to monitor changes in the eye for Glucose. The technology may bring many other medical breakthroughs for better healthcare. http://bloom.bg/1dBubX8
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Like other muscle groups, the more you use your eyelid muscles the stronger they are, and the better they will protect your eyes. I recommend to my patients that they do “boot camp” eyelid exercises. All you have to do is squeeze your eyes shut so that you do not see any light and hold […]
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If you inadvertently put the wrong liquid into your eyes, immediately rinse with lots of plain water or saline solution. This is one of those times where the old eye cups would be useful. When you are done rinsing, use a thicker artificial tear solution, such as a gel, to re-lubricate your eyes. If you […]
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EYE DROP SAFETY IS IMPORTANT. The New Year is a good time to take a few minutes to SEPARATE your artificial tear bottles and all your eye drops from ALL other similar containers. Let me say that again…. Now is a good time to take a few minutes to SEPARATE your artificial tear bottles and […]
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Dr. McCabe “I received the most thorough exam for my glaucoma in 40 years of treatment in the military and several civilian clinics.” Patient: H. L. at the Sun City Center office – by Dr. Richard Hector “I think you are doing a good job. Dr. Detweiler and everyone who cared for me couldn’t […]
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Thanks to a procedure called Clear Lens Extraction, we may have another choice for you. Clear Lens Extraction, or CLE, is a surgical procedure designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses for people with farsightedness or nearsightedness, and even those with astigmatism. Unlike other refractive procedures like LASIK that change […]
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Do you have dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Studies show that up to 43% of dry macular degeneration patients progress to wet AMD. The progression can be so subtle that you may not even notice it at first. Since our brain can compensate for poor vision in one eye by filling in missing areas, often […]
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ARE YOU 40 AND SUDDENLY YOUR ARMS ARE TOO SHORT? Presbyopia may be the culprit. We hear that all the time. People start to notice changes in their eyesight by the time they reach their forties. At that age, it is normal to need help to see small. A lack of focusing strength in the […]
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