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Which Eye Doctor in Atlanta is Right for Me? Selecting an eye doctor is one of the most important health care decisions you will ever make. After all, an eye doctor is responsible for your vision and can assist you in maintaining a healthy sense of sight. Once you …
Summer is here and many of us like to enjoy time at the pool soaking up the sun and splashing in the water. But, if you wear contact lenses while in the pool, it may not be the safest place for your eyes. The FDA recommends that contact lenses not …
5 ways to protect your eyes while making your yard look beautiful this spring: Wear safety glasses or goggles to protect against flying particles and to guard against exposure to fertilizers and pesticides. Keep children indoors and away from any power equipment. Children move quickly and can be attracted to …
By: Vishal Patel OD Ocular allergy, or allergic conjunctivitis, represents one of the most common conditions encountered by allergists and eye care providers. Estimates vary, but ocular allergies are said to affect at least 20-25% of the population and is often under or misdiagnosed and therefore undertreated. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis …
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month by Dr. Priyal Gadani Did you know that vision loss affects women more than men? The reason for this, according to the National Eye Institute, is likely because women have a greater life span than men, which makes women more likely to …
In our last blog, we listed four signs that your eyes need some medical attention. Let’s look at our final four symptoms. 5. Eye Pain Or Eye Fatigue/strain Having some infrequent eye pain or eye strain isn’t usually a big problem. Everything from the amount of sleep you are getting …
Endocrinologist, Gastrologist, Urologist, Optometrist, Ophthalmologist….For most of us, knowing the difference and specifics of each medical title is no easy task. When it comes to your eyes, you need to know which type of eye doctor is best for serving your needs; so that your eyes keep serving your needs …
In modern society, most of the time we live in a controlled environment under artificial lights, which are 1,000 to 10,000 times dimmer than sunlight and the wrong part of the spectrum. This could contribute to the further aging of the eye. On top of that, researchers found that the …
While we know that age is a primary factor in the development of cataracts among older adults, an interesting body of research conducted by Dr. Martin Mainster and Dr. Patricia Turner at the University of Kansas School of Medicine supports a theory that the aging of the eye could explain …
A good pair of sunglasses goes a long way. Not only can sunglasses compliment your face, style, and overall appearance, but they also provide multiple health benefits as well. Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes From Harmful Uv Rays Ultraviolet (UV) radiation contribute to the development of many eye problems including cataracts …