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Researchers Identify New Gene That May Cause Nearsightedness

A new defective gene may be the cause of myopia in children and adults.
Our daily lifestyle activities and day-to-day actions can play a large role in our overall health. For instance, maintaining a healthy diet full of vitamins and nutrients may help to prevent serious health problems such as diabetes or heart disease later down […]

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Kids Who Play Outside Reduce Their Risk Of Nearsightedness

Playing outside can help to reduce your child’s risk of developing myopia.
Now that school has officially begun for many kids across the country, their afternoons spent playing outside with friends and riding bikes to their local parks are slowly coming to an end. Instead, many kids are seeking refuge on the couch or in front […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |September 15th, 2011|Current Affairs, EyeCare Topics, Pediatric Eye Care|1 Comment

Full Spectrum Lighting: The Best Artificial Light For Your Eyes

Improve your eyesight, mood and productivity with full spectrum lighting.

As an eye doctor, one of the questions I often get asked the most is whether or not certain kinds of light can have a negative effect on a person’s eyesight. With many people often spending long hours under the lights in their office or reading […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |June 21st, 2011|EyeCare Topics, Outside Interests, Uncategorized|1 Comment

Cataract Awareness Month: Frequently Asked Questions (Part 1)

The answers to your questions about the cataracts and it’s symptoms.
In an effort to promote awareness about the world’s leading cause of blindness, Prevent Blindness America (PBA) recently announced that they have officially declared June as Cataract Awareness Month.

This eye disease currently affects more than 22 million Americans over the age of 40, and it […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |June 14th, 2011|Cataract surgery, EyeCare Topics|0 Comments