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Eye and Ear HealthWhat Activities Should You Steer Clear Of, Post-Cataract Surgery?
October 21, 2022
Having聽cataract surgery聽can give you a whole new vision 鈥 literally and figuratively 鈥 of the world around you. But after the healing process, it鈥檚 important to resist wanting to just get back into the routine of going about your usual鈥
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Eye and Ear HealthImportant Halloween Eye Safety Tips
October 20, 2022
Halloween is a festive time that people of all ages look forward to, but it can be shockingly hazardous to your eyes. However, every year hospital emergency rooms see hundreds of eye injuries related to common costume accessories, including: contact鈥
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Advances in Eye CareIs Skin Cancer on Eyelids Common?
October 7, 2022
The eyelids are one of the most common areas on the face to develop skin cancer. Because the surface of the eye acts like a mirror, the lower聽eyelids are vulnerable to sun damage聽if they are not properly protected. People with鈥
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Eye and Ear HealthOctober is Audiology Awareness Month
October 4, 2022
We know. You鈥檙e probably asking, 鈥淲hy is a blog that鈥檚 devoted to eye care and vision health posting about hearing (technically termed 鈥榓udiology鈥)?鈥 Good question. October is Audiology Awareness Month, and SightMD wants you to be proactive in staying on top of鈥
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Eye and Ear HealthHow To Prevent Macular Degeneration?
September 29, 2022
At what age does Age-Related Macular Degeneration usually begin? Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a progressive retinal disease that causes central vision loss. Affecting up to 11 million people in the United States alone, ARMD is a leading cause of鈥
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Eye and Ear HealthWhy Are My Ears Ringing?
September 12, 2022
What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the medical term for a ringing or buzzing noise in the ears. Most people refer to tinnitus as 鈥渞inging in the ears.鈥 However, you may hear more than just ringing. Although you hear sounds in鈥
Read MoreAdvances in Eye CareCan Cataracts Be Treated Without Surgery?
September 6, 2022
What is a Cataract? Cataracts are when the clear lenses of your eyes become opaque and result in blurred vision. Cataracts are the most common of eye conditions that typically develop as you grow older. When it comes to cataracts, the鈥
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Getting CareWhat You Need to Know About Allergies and LASIK
August 31, 2022
Suffering from allergies can cause uncomfortable ocular conditions like聽dryness聽or even聽conjunctivitis. Unfortunately, if you have to wear contact lenses to see clearly, these optical aids can make your allergy symptoms worse. Pollen, dander, and particulate matter can attach to contact lenses鈥
Read MoreGetting CareNational Eye Exam Month: A Time To Check Your Eye Health
August 4, 2022
National Eye Exam Month is a great time to ensure your eyes are healthy and get a comprehensive eye exam. Whether you wear glasses or contact lenses, you should have regular eye exams to check for problems with your vision. During鈥
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