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02/25/2020

Many eye disorders can be corrected if discovered and treated early.

Note: Testing your vision at home will not be as accurate as what your ophthalmologist can do but home eye testing could help you discover a problem that requires professional attention.

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It is possible to do some basic testing of your vision and the vision of your family members and friends at home. Home eye testing is not a substitute for a complete medical eye examination by an opht

01/27/2020

Are you at higher risk for glaucoma? Get the facts and schedule a dilated eye exam.
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Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye called the optic nerve. Learn about the types of glaucoma and whether you are at risk, and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.

10/14/2019

Whether you're going as a diva or a demon, be sure to use these EyeSmart makeup tips as you build your Halloween costume! https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-makeup
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10/07/2019

From Halloween to hospital? Avoid non-prescription costume contacts to save your sight! One teen’s cautionary tale, as seen on Good Morning America: http://bit.ly/1M2syhl
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At 17, Julian Hamlin wanted contact lenses to change his eye color. He didn’t know they would rob him of sight in one eye, changing his life forever.

10/01/2019

Scratches, sores, infections … blindness. All of these can be caused by over-the-counter costume contacts. Here’s why you need a prescription if you want to make your eyes look like a zombie’s this Halloween: https://bit.ly/2NLD4FJ
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02/22/2019

For people with early to intermediate age-related macular degeneration, taking the right vitamins may help slow the eye disease. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2xNlBWx.

02/17/2019

Interrupting treatment for diabetic eye disease can result in blindness.

02/15/2019

Learn how to reduce your risk of developing one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S., age-related macular degeneration: https://bit.ly/2vjnxAO.

02/15/2019

A new study finds that hospitalizations of people who had eye trauma rose by 18 percent over 13 years. Most of the increase was due to falls among people over age 65. But there are simple things you c

02/14/2019

Indulge in some dark chocolate today. Research suggests that antioxidants in dark chocolate may sharpen your vision.

Recent research suggests that dark chocolate can sharpen your vision, at least temporarily. Eating cocoa can enhanced availability of oxygen and nutrients to the blood vessels of the eye and brain, s

02/05/2019

Did you see, January was glaucoma awareness month? Make Your Plan to Protect Your Sight. Check out monthly resources to promote healthy vision and help prevent vision loss and blindness. https://nei.nih.gov/nehep/programs/writethevision

Write the Vision: Make Your Plan to Protect Your Sight is an eye health awareness initiative designed specifically for African Americans. This initiative off...

02/05/2019

You may think your eyes are healthy, but visiting an eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be sure. During the exam, each eye is closely inspected for signs of common vision problems and eye diseases, many of which have no early warning signs. Annual co...

02/02/2019

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09/24/2018

As we age, we know we need to take better care of our bodies. Our eyes are no exception. Older adults are at increased risk for vision loss from many eye diseases and conditions that often have no early symptoms. Learn more: http://www.nei.nih.gov/nehep/programs/visionandaging/infographic

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09/17/2018

Just like children need to see clearly to perform well in school, adults need healthy vision to perform their best. As we age, we are at increased risk for a variety of eye diseases, but early detection and treatment can help prevent vision loss. Learn more: http://www.nei.nih.gov/agingeye

09/12/2018

Who has the most influence? How to get older people to protect their vision.

Seniors who have a smaller family support network are less likely to get cataract surgery. And adult children have more influence over an older person’s decision to have cataract surgery than friends,

09/11/2018

Remembering 9/11
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/11/learning/remembering-september-11.html

If you were not yet born — or were too little to be aware — on Sept. 11, 2001, what have you been told about that day? Where was your family when the attacks happened?

09/11/2018

Over 50? You need this vaccine to protect your vision.

Over 50? You need this vaccine to protect your vision. http://ow.ly/3OmQ30lImSm

09/07/2018

Is Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision?

Reading and screens might be bad for young eyes. Also please click.

09/06/2018

Swollen, itchy, red eyelids? Learn more.

Swollen, itchy, red eyelids? Blepharitis happens when bacterial growth causes flakes to build up at the base of eyelashes. There’s no cure, but G. Atma Vemulakonda, MD, suggests treatments you can try at home. https://bit.ly/2wzNGwE

08/27/2018

Contact Lens Care from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. ‪ #‎stjudeeyecare‬

08/21/2018

Your eyes can get sunburned, too.

Tuesday: Eye safety measures and a beach in Manhattan.

08/20/2018

In case you missed the live event, watch Dr. Jennifer R. Cope and Dr. Tim Steinemann to answer some questions about contact lens wear and care. Fast forward 3mins to skip the intro slide.

08/19/2018

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08/19/2018

It’s back to school time. Good vision is vital to kids’ success. Learn when and how screening should be done. https://bit.ly/2rt2iN0

07/02/2018

You made us feel really special last month. Now we're returning the favor.

You made us feel really special last month. Now we're returning the favor. To support more small businesses you love, add photos and reviews on ...

06/29/2018

Fireworks Eye Safety message from the American Academy of Ophthalmology - What to do for a fireworks eye injury:
If an eye injury from fireworks occurs, remember:
- Seek medical attention immediately.
- Do not rub your eyes.
- Do not rinse your eyes.
- Do not apply pressure.
- Do not remove any objects that are stuck in the eye.
- Do not apply ointments or take any blood-thinning pain medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

Nearly half of people injured by fireworks are bystanders. Kids age 15 and under make up almost a third of those harmed by fireworks near the Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks injuries send more than

06/28/2018

Seven things you should know about Glaucoma: 7 - What can you do to protect your vision?
Get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once every two years. This is more important if you are African American over age 40; are over age 60, especially if you are Mexican American; or have a family history of glaucoma. Finding and treating glaucoma
early can help keep the disease from getting worse and reduce your risk of vision loss. Medicare will help pay for an annual dilated eye exam for some people at high risk for glaucoma. This includes people with diabetes, people with a family history of glaucoma, and African Americans age 50 and older.https://www.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health-pdfs/Glaucoma_Consumer_English_Color.pdf

06/27/2018

Seven things you should know about Glaucoma: 6 - How can glaucoma be treated?
Glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can be treated to keep it from getting worse. Catching it early is key to protecting your vision. Eye drops and medicine can help your eyes make less fluid or can help drain the fluid from the eye properly. Laser surgery can also make it easier for fluid to leave the eye. Regular surgery can make a new space where the fluid can drain.
https://www.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health-pdfs/Glaucoma_Consumer_English_Color.pdf