Your mental health is just as important as your physical well-being. Educate yourself and spread awareness so we can live happier, healthier lives. #WorldMentalHealthDay #NashEyes
Glaucoma can strike people of any age, from infants to older adults.
More than three million Americans have glaucoma, but only half of these people know they have it.
Glaucoma occurs about 5 times more often in African-Americans, and blindness from the disease is 6 times more common. The reason for the higher rate of glaucoma is unclear, though research suggests genetics may be a factor.
EVERYDAYHEALTH.COM
What Is Glaucoma? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention | Everyday Health
Taking care of your eyes can be a priority just like eating healthy and physical activity. Healthy vision can help keep you safe each day. To keep your eyes healthy, get a comprehensive dilated eye exam.
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Healthy Vision Month | Vision Health Initiative (VHI) | CDC
Today is #WorldSightDay. According to the World Health Organization, there are 2.2 billion people with some form of #vision impairment or #blindness. Many vision impairments can be prevented or addressed earlier with regular eye exams. Call our office today to schedule your yearly exam. #EyeHealthTip #NashEyes
The threat to your vision from wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is distressing, especially because there’s no cure for the eye disease. Because wet AMD can develop quickly, early detection and treatment are essential.
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Wet AMD Treatments to Slow Vision Loss | Everyday Health
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Are you considering blue light glasses? Check out these answers to frequently asked questions! https://bit.ly/2vtUX19
"If you have low contrast sensitivity, you may have problems with night driving, including difficulty seeing pedestrians walking alongside poorly lit streets. Or you might notice that your eyes tire more easily while reading or watching television."
ALLABOUTVISION.COM
Contrast Sensitivity Testing
#DYK that zebras eyes point sideways? They have excellent peripheral vision and can practically see behind them, helping keep an eye on predators. However, this also creates a blind spot right in front of their noses. #animaleyefact
"It’s what allows you to see objects all around you without turning your head or moving your eyes. It helps you to sense motion and walk without crashing into things. It’s what you use to see something "out of the corner of your eye."
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Peripheral Vision Loss: Common Causes
"Of the many physical characteristics expectant parents muse about, the color of their baby's eyes is arguably one of the most common. But although eye color is determined by genetics, it takes a year for a child's permanent eye color to develop."
VERYWELLHEALTH.COM
How Do Genetics Determine Eye Color?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Understand the risk factors and the importance of early detection. Spread the word and help save lives! #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
"Sometimes called "rheum," eye discharge has a protective function, removing waste products and potentially harmful debris from the tear film and the front surface of your eyes."
ALLABOUTVISION.COM
What Really Causes Eye Discharge?
"A new analysis of clinical reports and existing research suggests that “stress is both consequence and cause of vision loss.” The findings indicate that clinicians should refrain from adding any unnecessary stress to their patients, and that reducing stress may help to restore vision."
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Persistent stress may lead to vision loss, study shows
Thank you to my amazing work family for helping to make my birthday a great one. You are a truly amazing group of professionals! You make coming to work every day fun. Thank you !
"According to the American Foundation for the Blind, legally blind is not the same as totally blind, which is used to describe the inability to see anything at all out of either eye. Most people who are legally blind have some vision."
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Government and Health Insurers Criteria for Legal Blindness
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Get up, get out, and explore the great outdoors. It’s really the only way to celebrate #TakeAHikeDay!
"Puffy eyes and dark circles under the eyes occur for many reasons, including inherited facial features, aging, stress, eye fatigue and individual skin characteristics such as texture."
ALLABOUTVISION.COM
How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes and Dark Circles for Good
We can't wait to watch the #biggame today! Which team will you be cheering for?
February is #AgeRelatedMacularDegenerationAwarnessMonth. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss for people 50 years or older, but regular eye exams can help keep #AMD in check. Schedule your exam today so your quality of life is never compromised.
Did you know that the eyes really are the window to the heart? During #AmericanHeartMonth, schedule your annual eye exam to get a clearer picture of your vision and heart health.
Just like #PunxsutawneyPhil, it helps to be able to clearly see your shadow. Whatever season it is, keep your vision strong and call us to schedule your next eye exam! #HappyGroundHogDay
#DYKnow you can recycle your used Biotrue® ONEday lenses, blister packs and foils through the Bausch + Lomb ONE by ONE contact lens recycling program through our office? The
Bausch + Lomb ONE by ONE contact lens recycling program has repurposed recycled contact lens materials to help build training modules for the Guide Dog Foundation. You can help by dropping off your used contact lens, blister packs, and foils during your next appointment at our office. #RecycleYourContactLenses @biotrueoneday
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We have hot new styles that will melt the ice this season! Visit our practice to find your favorite new pair of frames. #eyewear
