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September is an important month for eye health! This month is National Healthy Aging Month, which seeks to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of vision loss. And this month also celebrates National Eye Health Week, a week dedicated to promoting the importance of good eye health and regular eye exams. Whether it is maintaining your eyes into you golden years or understanding the pillars of good eye health, the importance of eye exams can't be stressed enough at any phase of life. Eye exams are the foundation of good eye health, early detection is key - Learn more here about the importance of comprehensive eye exams.
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Just like the rest of your body, your eyes are susceptible to a variety of eye diseases throughout the course of your life. Eye diseases can lead to an assortment of problems, the worst of which is blindness. With the help of technology and experienced eyecare professionals, most eye diseases can be treated, if not cured. Here are some common eye diseases that occur.
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Sometimes a patient may need eye surgery in order to correct their vision or to treat a certain condition. At Vision Care & Surgery Associates, we have ophthalmologists on staff to perform eye surgery for our patients at our Hialeah and Weston locations. Learn more here about the types of eye surgery we perform or call for more info!
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September is National Healthy Aging Month - Raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of vision loss.
Considering LASIK? If you are you interested in having your vision improved almost instantly, you may be interested in LASIK eye surgery. Learn more here about the benefits of LASIK, what to expect and much more or contact us for more info!
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October is Home Eye Safety Month! This month brings important safety tips and awareness to protect your vision. From spring cleaning, to yard work, to just playing around with your little ones, the risk of eye injuries at home are 50% more likely than anywhere else. Although eye injuries may not be something that you spend much time worrying about, it takes just a moment to learn how to protect your eyes properly. Here’s some advice on how to avoid eye injuries in the home this month, and every month to follow!
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HOME EYE SAFETY MONTH – October
The Fall is officially upon us! As we celebrate the beauty of fall and its blessings, let's not be too hasty in putting aside our shades. A gentle reminder to us all that sunglasses are important for the young and old and for every season of the year.
October is Blindness Awareness Month - This month brings a heightened focus on the blind and visually impaired community and the realities of living without sight. An estimated 2.2 billion people around the globe suffer from some form of visual impairment or blindness – including everyone who simply wears corrective lenses; many of these cases could have been prevented. So, we should all understand how to maintain optimal eye health and how to navigate life with visual impairments, whether for ourselves or loved ones. Read on to learn how you can observe, celebrate, and advocate during Blindness Awareness Month.
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BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH - October 2020 | National Today
Forget the goons and goblins, this Halloween - Beware of Non-Prescription Costume Contact Lenses!
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month which focuses on keeping our eyes healthy from diabetes. Each November, vision care organizations, physicians, ophthalmologists, and opticians share resources on how diabetes can decrease your sight. According to the National Eye Institute, over 7 million Americans are impacted by diabetic retinopathy, a condition involving chronic high blood sugar that damages the retina’s blood vessels. If you or a loved one has diabetes, learn how to properly maintain your eyesight. If not, err on the side of caution and schedule your annual eye exam. Learn how to protect your precious peepers, get interesting facts and much more here.
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20 Worst Things for Your Eyes: What’s the worst thing you can imagine happening to your eye? Eye threats vary from the extreme, like a drastic injury or infection, to the seemingly harmless habits such as forgetting to clean your contact lenses. For 2020: Year of the Eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology presents 20 top threats to eye health. Protect those precious peepers - Learn the 20 Worst Things for Your Eyes to Avoid.
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SCLERAL LENSES: Contact lenses are a convenient vision correction solution for anyone who has poor vision. Unfortunately, some people are unable to wear regular contact lenses for one reason or another. Scleral lenses are a possible solution for persons who have been told that they are not able to wear traditional contact lenses. Learn more here!
Ranging from fun to important, check out these interesting eye facts...
Have you been diagnosed with dry eyes? Dry eyes may sound like a very innocuous condition, but for those who have it, it can be life altering. Learn more about dry eyes and what this condition can mean.
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Have you been diagnosed with dry eyes? Dry eyes may sound like a very innocuous condition, but for those who have it, it can be life altering. Learn more about dry eyes and what this condition can mean.
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Have you been diagnosed with dry eyes? Dry eyes may sound like a very innocuous condition, but for those who have it, it can be life altering. Learn more about dry eyes and what this condition can mean.
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If you have an eye exam and are told you have 20/20 vision, does this mean you have perfect eyesight? Is it possible to achieve even better than 20/20 vision? And what is "perfect vision" anyway? To answer these questions, let's take a closer look at vision-related terminology to fully understand how eye doctors measure the quality of your vision. Learn more here...
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20/20 Vision: Is It Perfect Eyesight?
Have you been diagnosed with dry eyes? Dry eyes may sound like a very innocuous condition, but for those who have it, it can be life altering and down right painful. Luckily, we can help, we treat dry eyes. Learn more about dry eyes and what this condition can mean.
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Have you been diagnosed with dry eyes? Dry eyes may sound like a very innocuous condition, but for those who have it, it can be life altering. Learn more about dry eyes and what this condition can mean.
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Have you been diagnosed with dry eyes? Dry eyes may sound like a very innocuous condition, but for those who have it, it can be life altering. Learn more about dry eyes and what this condition can mean.
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VIDEO - How LASIK Eye Surgery or Laser Eye Surgery Works. Are you a good candidate for LASIK surgery? Watch this video to learn the steps of LASIK eye surgery. In addition, discover what to expect during and after your laser eye surgery and much more.
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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month! Glaucoma Awareness Month is an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization. The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. Learn more here about the risk factors, prevention, treatments, different types of glaucoma and more.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
In honor of the fact that January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month - We highlight our glaucoma treatment. The following highlights what you need to know about glaucoma and how glaucoma is treated. Learn more here...
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Have you been diagnosed with dry eyes? Fortunately, we treat dry eyes. Dry eyes may sound like a very innocuous condition, but for those who have it, it can be life altering. Learn more about dry eyes and what this condition can mean.
Dry Eyes | Vision Care And Surgery Associates
Have you been diagnosed with dry eyes? Dry eyes may sound like a very innocuous condition, but for those who have it, it can be life altering. Learn more about dry eyes and what this condition can mean.
Dry Eyes | Vision Care And Surgery Associates
Have you been diagnosed with dry eyes? Dry eyes may sound like a very innocuous condition, but for those who have it, it can be life altering. Learn more about dry eyes and what this condition can mean.
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Sometimes a patient may need eye surgery in order to correct their vision or to treat a certain condition. At Vision Care & Surgery Associates, our team of eye specialists have a combined experience of over 30 of caring for patients in need of eye surgery and other treatments. Learn more here about the types of surgery we perform.
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Sometimes a patient may need eye surgery in order to correct their vision or to treat a certain condition. Eye surgery may also be called ocular surgery. This type of surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist. At Vision Care & Surgery Associates, we have ophthalmologists on staff to perform eye sur...
Eye Surgery | Vision Care And Surgery Associates
Sometimes a patient may need eye surgery in order to correct their vision or to treat a certain condition. Eye surgery may also be called ocular surgery. This type of surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist. At Vision Care & Surgery Associates, we have ophthalmologists on staff to perform eye sur...
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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)! AMD is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. AMD is the leading cause of low vision among the elderly in industrialized nations. In honor of February being AMD Month, learn the signs - Read about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Do you have blurry vision? Blurry vision is the loss of sharpness of eyesight, making objects appear out of focus and hazy. To determine whether you have blurry vision and what is causing it, schedule a comprehensive eye exam. Learn more here about the types of blurred vision including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and when to schedule an eye appointment.
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Blurry Vision: Causes and Treatment
Dry eyes? Dry eyes disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. This tear instability leads to inflammation and damage of the eye's surface. Dry eyes can be uncomfortable, to downright painful. Learn more about the symptoms, cause, treatments and much more here or contact us for more information.
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Dry eyes - Symptoms and causes
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month! According to the CDC, every single day, about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest volunteer eye health and safety group, has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to provide employers and employees with information on the best ways to keep vision healthy on the job. Learn more here for how to protect your peepers in any workplace.
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March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month: Protect Your Vision
11 Signs Your Eyes Could Be in Danger: Most symptoms in your eye signal something relatively minor and treatable—like allergies or dry eye syndrome. Others can be more serious. Macular degeneration and glaucoma, for instance, can start to harm your vision without you realizing it until it’s too late. Even the minor problems could grow severe if you don’t take care of them. Here are some eye symptoms to be aware of and what they could be a sign of.
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Age-related Macular Degeneration: Who's at risk?
