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If you experience headaches, tired and irritated eyes or even blurry vision after staring at a screen for any significant amount of time, it’s likely the result of digital eye strain caused by an excessive amount of blue light exposure. Reducing blue light exposure can result in fewer headaches and better sleep. That’s right! Interestingly… Read More
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Did you know the blue light from your digital devices could be affecting your sleep? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, blue light exposure affects the body’s circadian rhythm, our natural wake and sleep cycle. If you have had trouble falling asleep after staring at your phone for an extended amount of time before… Read More
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What is optomap®? Simply put, an optomap ultra-widefield retinal image is a unique technology that captures more than 80% of your retina in one panoramic photo which can help with early detection of everything from vision impairment to life-threatening diseases. The unique optomap view helps your eye care practitioner detect early signs of retinal disease… Read More
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What is optomap®? Simply put, an optomap ultra-widefield retinal image is a unique technology that captures more than 80% of your retina in one panoramic photo which can help with early detection of everything from vision impairment to life-threatening diseases. The unique optomap view helps your eye care practitioner detect early signs of retinal disease… Read More
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Did you know that 1/3 of the population has some form of astigmatism? People with astigmatism have oval-shaped corneas instead of round. This causes light to reflect differently in front of or behind the cornea, which results in blurry vision. The good news is that astigmatism can be improved with corrective eyewear! South Georgia/North Florida… Read More
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World Sight Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness of avoidable blindness! Of the many vision problems which could potentially lead to blindness if not treated, glaucoma is referred to as the “Sneak Thief of Sight.” This is because early warning signs of glaucoma often strike without pain or noticeable symptoms – only a… Read More
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Many people begin to need reading glasses after age 40– even if they’ve never needed glasses before. As we age, our eyes age, too! The lenses of our eyes lose flexibility, which is why people may find it more difficult to adjust their focus from items far away to nearby items. The chance of our… Read More
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Whether you prefer glasses or contacts, there are specific things you need to do to take care of them. Unlike glasses, contacts sit directly on your eye, which can expose your eyes to germs and bacteria if you do not properly care for your contacts. Here are a few tips from the American Association of… Read More
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in adults over 60; however, it can occur as early as your 40’s. Since glaucoma normally progresses slowly with little or no warning signs before permanent damage has occurred, it is very important to schedule yearly eye exams to check for glaucoma and other eye health issues. What… Read More
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This September, South Georgia/ North Florida Ophthalmologist Dr. Wes Ross traveled to Honduras with a mission group to conduct medical clinics and volunteer construction in several rural villages. The group is called IC13; they’re based in Nashville, TN and they make a few trips a year to hold these clinics and help with infrastructure. Dr…. Read More
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