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Dry air during the winter season may not be good for your eye health. During these months, use a humidifier to help your eyes stay hydrated.
While there isn't a cure for glaucoma, it can be effectively treated and controlled. There are different ways of getting a handle on the disease so an ophthalmologist may choose to either use prescription eye drops, laser surgery or micro surgery depending on what will be most beneficial.
You don’t have to wait until you’re 50 years old to have your eyes checked. In fact, healthy patients are encouraged to have periodic eye exams every 2-3 years, and more often if you have diabetes.
What's the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist? While both can diagnose eye diseases, an ophthalmologist is an MD and can perform surgical procedures. An optometrist on the other hand, is an O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) and cannot perform surgical functions.
Is it bad for your eyes to read in dim light? Although dim lighting will not negatively affect your eyesight, it will tire your eyes out more quickly.
If you are nearsighted, or your vision is severely impaired, you'll want to look for glasses with larger lenses. Narrow frames won't allow the lens to curve enough to correct your vision.
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According to the American Museum of Natural History, shark corneas are so similar to humans’ that they have been used for human corneal transplant surgery.
Can you list a few foods that are good for your eye health? Well, they include green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale; tuna, salmon, and other oily fish; oysters and pork; nuts, eggs, beans and other protein-rich foods.
Do you know that only one-sixth of the eyeball is exposed and visible on a person's face? While your ears and nose continue to grow, your eyeballs stay the same size from birth to death.
According to statistics, 39 million people in the world are blind. Fortunately, 80% of vision problems are preventable by eating a nutritious diet and following a healthy lifestyle.
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According to the reports, every day in the United States, approximately 2,000 people injure their eyes at work. Experts say that more than 90% of eye injuries could be prevented if people wore adequate eye protection.
What is Astigmatism? It is an imperfection in the curvature of your eye's cornea or lens. A person with astigmatism has a blurry vision at all distances.
For patients with diabetes, one of the main goals of treatment is preventing vision loss. Keeping your blood sugar under control and having yearly eye checkups are key to detecting early eye problems and preserving your vision.
When you visit an ophthalmologist, you are often asked to look at a chart that has rows of letters in decreasing sizes, with a large "E" at the top, followed by other letters. This chart is known as the “Snellen Chart.”
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You lack 20/20 vision if the eye is slightly misshapen . An eye that is too wide will be farsighted, while one that is too long is nearsighted.
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Use saline, not water, to rinse or flush your eye if needed. Water lacks the salts that your tear ducts produce, so it can be drying and harsh on your eye.
What foods are known to improve eye health? They include carrots and other vegetables rich in Vitamin A. Leafy greens like kale and spinach, as well as Omega-3 fatty acids, found in salmon and tuna, also keep your eyes healthy.
While pink eye is something that can be effectively treated, it would still be better to avoid getting it in the first place. This means you should: cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze, never share towels, avoid touching your eyes and use hand sanitizers frequently.
Do you know that a good pair of UV protection sunglasses can block 99 – 100% of harmful UV rays? UV protection contact lenses are also available if you don’t like wearing shades.
Ever wonder if it’s really unsafe to sleep with your contact lenses on? Sleeping with your contacts on prevents the eye from getting enough oxygen, leading to a condition known as corneal neovascularization, and possibly blindness.
The first step in leading a healthier lifestyle is to eat well. This applies to eye care too. Foods that contain vitamins C and E and nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc help combat vision problems, especially those that occur with age.
Some people have an extreme fear of eyes, called Ommetaphobia. People with this phobia may have an irrational fear that their eyes are in danger of being injured.
In a recent study, it was reported that 61% of the world’s population may need to wear some form of glasses, corrective lenses or other reading or visual aids.
Anisocoria is a condition in which the pupil of one eye is bigger or smaller than the pupil of the other eye. Although anisocoria doesn't affect eyesight, it may cause eye pain, headaches, reduced eye movement, and drooping eyelids.
Each of your eyes has a small blind spot in the back of the retina where the optic nerve attaches. You won’t notice any visual impairment because your eyes work together to fill in each other’s blind spots.
Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs; it can harm your eyes as well. Smoking increases your risk of diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration and it can harm the optic nerve.
A detached retina occurs when the retina pulls away from the blood vessels supplying it with nutrients and oxygen, leading to blindness. Contact an eye care specialist if you see floaters or flashes of light.
Your eyes are especially susceptible to germs and infections. Hence, you should always wash your hands before touching your eyes or using contact lenses. Also, make sure to disinfect your contact lenses as instructed before applying them.
Vitamin C is a wonderful nutrient for maintaining good eye health. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin C for adult men is 90 milligrams per day and for women is 75 milligrams per day.
When your eyes are dry, they start producing more moisture in the form of tears to compensate. So, watering eyes are a symptom of dry eye syndrome.
Despite the initial discomfort, contact lenses are practical and safe, provided that you care for them properly. Be sure that your hands are always clean when handling them and wear them as prescribed by your eye care professional.
Being physically active helps your mind and body stay healthy. It can also lower your risk of health conditions that can cause eye or vision problems — like diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
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Some eye conditions are genetic. Can you name a few of them? Well, they include retinal degeneration, glaucoma, optic atrophy, and age-related macular degeneration. Knowing your family’s medical history can help you take early precautions.
“Health is a large word. It embraces not the body only, but the mind and spirit as well…and not today’s pain or pleasure alone, but the whole being and outlook of a man.” - James H. West
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Catawba County Public Health is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
January 14 at 3:08 PM ·
In line with the state’s newly announced changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, adults 65 and older may now make an appointment to receive the vaccine by calling the Catawba County Public Health Vaccination Appointment Line (828-695-6650) Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. We anticipate this line will experience an extremely high volume of calls and longer than usual wait times well into next week. For more information about appointment availability and what to expect when you call, go to https://www.catawbacountync.gov/news/covid-19-vaccination-appointments-now-available-for-65/
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When a child’s vision problem is detected early, there is a good chance the condition can still normalize. As such parents need to be proactive and consult with medical specialists such as ophthalmologists, pediatricians or family physicians if something seems amiss.
Catawba County Public Health is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
January 20 at 9:13 AM ·
Catawba County Public Health, Catawba Valley Health System and Frye Regional Medical Center are working together to schedule appointments for those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through a new online portal. Learn more at http://ow.ly/wLfh50Ddr0q
When your work involves staring at computer screens for extended periods, it’s important to take measures to care for your eyes. Using proper lighting, minimizing glare, adjusting your screen’s brightness, and blinking frequently can all help prevent eye strain.
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman because it often results in physical death.”
Dr. Martin Luther King March 25, 1966
Do you sometimes see floaters in your field of vision? Usually, they are harmless and are linked to aging. But when floaters come with pain or sudden flashes of light, it’s important to get your eyes checked right away.
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