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Halloween Hazard: The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses

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If you need to have a cataract removed, did you know that you can simultaneously correct your astigmatism AND improve your near, intermediate and distance vision?

Halloween Hazard: The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses

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If you need to have a cataract removed, did you know that you can simultaneously correct your astigmatism AND improve your near, intermediate and distance vision?

Halloween Hazard: The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses

Do You Protect Your Eyes From UV Radiation? Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Don’t!

Despite the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV) to eyes and vision, 40 percent of U.S. adults do not wear sunglasses while outdoors, and nearly half of drivers do not protect their eyes on the road. Unprotected exposure to the sun increases risk for serious vision problems like cataracts, abnormal eye growths, cancer of the eye and surrounding skin, and macular degeneration.

Halloween Hazard: The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses

Ease Itchy Eyes This Allergy Season

Spring has sprung (and so has the pollen)! Before you know it, a light yellow dust will be covering everything and anything that’s outside. Spring in Atlanta is absolutely gorgeous, but for allergy sufferers, burning, red eyes can ruin their enjoyment of the beauty that abounds.

Eye Care Mistakes: Five Things We Think We Know About Our Vision

Eye Care Mistakes: Five Things We Think We Know About Our Vision

Old wives tales and misinformation online can create a lot of confusion, especially concerning health care. When it comes to eye health, it’s important to know the facts so you can protect your vision. Here are five common misconceptions about eye health:

Halloween Hazard: The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses

Does Taking Aspirin Raise Your Risk of AMD?

People who take aspirin for health reasons and are also concerned about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be worried about news reports on three recent studies. What should you think?

Halloween Hazard: The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses

Do You Know What These Symptoms Might Mean?

Do you know what these symptoms might mean?

– Straight lines, such as a telephone pole or door frame, may appear wavy
– A dark or empty spot may block the center of vision
– Written words or type may appear blurry

Halloween Hazard: The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses

A Healthy New Year Resolution for your Eyes

Each New Year, people resolve to make changes that will result in longer, happier and healthier lives. Some are determined to lose weight while others are committed to kicking unhealthy habits. This year we would like to add “Get a Glaucoma Eye Exam” to the list of healthy resolutions, and Glaucoma Awareness Month in January is the perfect time to do it.