Although acne is most common during the teenage years, a number of patients in their 20’s – 40’s suffering from acne that either persists from their teens or that actually begins after the age of 20. Whatever the age, the first step in the formation of an acne lesion is a clogged “pore” (hair follicle), […]
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A 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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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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In order to protect your eyes & have healthy tear film, you need to have healthy eyelids so today’s message is about what you can do to keep your eyelids healthy. It is one of the many challenges that we face in our daily dry eye treatment program. Daily use of warm compresses helps to lower […]
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By Dr. Scott Han We all know that artificial tears are one of the main treatments use for Dry Eye Disease (DED). For my patients, I prescribe Oasis Tears brand of lubricating eye drops. Oasis and Oasis Tears Plus are preservative-free and contain a mixture of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, that allows for greater retention […]
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By Dr. Scott Han Not all of us get all the proper nutritional needs in our everyday diet, so I’m a believer in nutritional supplements as part of the medical therapy, especially for those with Dry Eye Disease (DED). For my patients, I prescribe HydroEye by Science Based Health because of their blend of EPA, […]
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While most parents recognize the value of routine dental care, they often underestimate the importance of testing their child’s eyes. Did you know that 80% of all learning is through the visual system, and decreased vision can significantly affect educational success, athletic ability and even social interaction? Studies find that 1 in 4 children, ages 5 to […]
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Computers and Dry Eye Disease By Dr. Scott Han Computer use seems unavoidable nowadays, and unfortunately it is one of the leading causes of Dry Eye Disease (DED). But the good news is that there is now a great eyewear product that offers relief to the computer user. I recommend Gunnar computer eyewear to my […]
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An article reported in the September American Journal of Ophthalmology reported that there was a connection between those having cataract surgery and improved survival. A study by The Blue Mountains Eye Study Cohort looked at the mortality rate of those people with cataracts that had undergone cataract surgery verses those that had not received the […]
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This is why we recommend non-generic products for our patients, and only sell high quality, brand- names in The Optical Gallery at The Eye Associates. NOTICE from www.FDA.gov: RECALL of OTC artificial tear by Altaire Pharmaceuticals Altaire Pharmaceuticals issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 9 lots of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution, 30 mL, a […]
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