What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss for people over the age of 50.
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March is Save Your Vision Month
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), the average American spends seven or more hours per day looking at their screens- smart phones, tablets, LED monitors, and flat-screen TVs. This overexposure to blue light – high-energy visible light emitted from digital devices – can lead to digital eye strain, sleep problems, blurred vision, headaches and […]
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Smart Contact Lenses?
It wasn’t so long ago that the idea of a smart contact lens seemed like the stuff of science fiction, but it’s pretty close to becoming science fact.
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February is AMD Awareness Month
February is AMD Awareness Month. Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a retinal degenerative disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. The risk of developing macular degeneration increases with age and is the most common cause of vision loss in individuals over the age of fifty-five. There are approximately 200,000 new cases of wet […]
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Progressive Lenses Versus Bifocals
Nearly everyone over the age of 65 will experience a reduced elasticity of the lenses of their eyes — a condition called presbyopia.
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Glaucoma 101: Eyes Under Pressure
Human eyesight is an incredibly complex system, and a problem anywhere along the way can lead to seriously compromised vision.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma Facts and Stats 1. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. 2. There is no cure (yet) for glaucoma, and vision lost cannot be regained. 3. Everyone is at risk for glaucoma, from babies to senior citizens. 4. There may be no symptoms to warn you and there are virtually no symptoms. Some Statistics About […]
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Warning Signs Of Child Vision Problems
An estimated 60 percent of children with learning difficulties have undiagnosed vision problems, and 80 percent of learning is visual.
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Our Top Tips For Winter Eye Safety
Because it’s so much colder outside in winter, our instinct might be to assume that we’re safe from damage from the sun.
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Flex Spending Season
We’re celebrating 4 years in the Carbon Valley community! Mention this post when scheduling and receive your comprehensive eye health and vision examination for $75. Remember that your Flex spending dollars can be used on examinations, glasses, contact lenses, LASIK, and prescription sunglasses! Phone us at 720-966-2020 or schedule online.