Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. However the following are groups at higher risk for developing glaucoma: African Americans People over 60 People with family members with glaucoma Hispanics Asians Steroid Users People who have had eye injuries People who are very nearsightedness People at high risk for glaucoma should get a complete eye exam […]
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Dr. Jacqueline Burkhardt from The Eye Associates talks about the importance of early detection and treatment of Macular Degeneration.
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No…you can’t lose your contact lenses BEHIND your eye. We get this question all the time, but rest assured that it is not physically possible for the lens to go there. Most often, a soft contact has become folded and just appears to be lost. It is best to use lubricating drops to make the […]
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Diagnosing glaucoma is not always clear cut and easy. The following are some of the tests needed to determine if you have glaucoma and need treatment to protect your vision. Tonometry: Tonometry measures the pressure (IOP) within your eye. Ophthalmoscopy: This diagnostic procedure helps the doctor examine your optic nerve for glaucoma damage. Visual Field […]
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Premier Surgeon 250 List surgeon, Dr. Cathleen McCabe from The Eye Associates, talks about who is a candidate for Clear Lens Replacement surgery.
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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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