Finding Your Perfect Summer Shades
Summer is a great time to get some cool sunglasses and relax on the beach, but we should really be wearing our sunglasses all year.
Vision Tips
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UV Rays And Our Vision
With summer just around the corner, a lot of us are probably looking forward to getting a lot of sun.
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4 Signs You Have Eye Allergies
Spring has sprung in East Tennessee, and along with all the beautiful blooms comes the layer of yellow pollen that covers our cars and deck furniture. It’s no secret that seasonal allergies are rampant in our region. In fact, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation ranked the top 100 “most challenging places to live with spring […]
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Why We Need Tears
We tend to only think of tears when something makes us cry, whether we’re watching a touching or tragic movie or we’re laughing so hard that our eyes water.
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Why & When Should Children Have Eye Exams?
It’s estimated that one out of four children struggle with reading and learning because of undiagnosed vision problems. Many of the signs, symptoms, and behaviors that are caused by vision problems are also associated with learning disabilities, so some of these children are misdiagnosed as having a learning disability. Since 80% of what children learn […]
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Let’s Look At Women’s Eye Health
We all know there are differences between men and women, but it might surprise you that some of those differences have to do with our eyes!
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Flaxseed Oil Or Fish Oil For Dry Eye?
If you’ve ever been near the pharmacy in a grocery store, you’ve probably seen the aisles of nutrition supplements for sale.
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Protecting Your Eye Health While You Work
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, and we want to make sure our patients have all the information they need to protect their eyes at work!
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If Your Parent Had Macular Degeneration, Does That Mean You Will Too?
When a physician or doctor asks you if you have a family history of health conditions like cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, or cancer, it’s not because they’re being nosy. It’s because genetics plays a role in your chances of developing many health conditions, including eye diseases like macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a progressive and […]
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What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss for people over the age of 50.