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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Eye Care Questions: Can Vitamins Improve Your Vision?

Can vitamins prevent the need for corrective lenses or LASIK surgery?
As an eye care practice, many people will often come to us for advice on the care and keeping of their eyes―looking for truthful answers to all of the popular eye care myths, seeking out advice for a specific vision problem or symptom that they […]

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 |January 31st, 2012|EyeCare Topics|0 Comments
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Is This the Year You Will Lose the Bifocals?

 

One of the first signs of mortality?  That first time we have difficulty seeing up close and realize “our arms are getting too short.”  And it’s cause?  Presbyopia.  Presbyopia is caused when the eye’s lens, normally soft and flexible, hardens with age and results in blurred reading vision. The hardening of the lens makes 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 |January 30th, 2012|Patient Experiences, Refractive Lens Surgery, Video Testimonials|0 Comments
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EyeHear 20/20: Hearing Loss Is A Dangerous Sensory Handicap

Several of our senses, including hearing and eyesight, decline in senior years.
As we become older, certain aspects of our life will slowly begin to change right before our eyes. Tasks that once came naturally to us, such as constantly running up and down the stairs or going for a jog around the neighborhood, will slowly […]

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 |January 26th, 2012|Outside Interests|0 Comments
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Winter Woes: Cold Weather Habits That Lead To Dry Eyes

Combat winter dry eyes by following these simple steps.
It is no secret that the cold, winter season has a habit of transforming the world outside and making us switch up our daily routines to prepare for the necessary changes that the winter months bring. For instance, in some parts of the country, the snow and […]

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 |January 24th, 2012|Current Affairs, EyeCare Topics, Outside Interests, Seasonal eye care tips|0 Comments
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Eye Care Myths: Will Reading In Dim Light Ruin Your Vision?

Uncovering the truth and the facts behind this popular vision myth.
When we were growing up, our parents would often warn us with scary, haunting myths in order to prevent us from doing things they thought could potentially harm us―”If you keep making that face, it will stick that way” or even “sitting too close to […]

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 |January 19th, 2012|EyeCare Topics, Outside Interests, Pediatric Eye Care|0 Comments
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The Relationship Between Pupil Size And LASIK Eye Surgery

Does your pupil size make a difference when it comes to LASIK surgery?
When it comes to vision, every person has different qualities and factors that makes their eyes different and unique from those around them. For some, it could be the strength of their vision or the color of their eyes, or for other people, […]

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 |January 17th, 2012|Cutting Edge, EyeCare Topics, LASIK|0 Comments
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Healthy Vision: The Expiration Date Of Your Favorite Eye Products

Vision products that should be thrown out and re-stocked this month.
The start of a new year means many different things―back to school for those in grade school or college, a new year of business at your job, and a fresh start for many other aspects of your life. However, as you purchase your brand new […]

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 |January 12th, 2012|EyeCare Topics, Outside Interests, Seasonal eye care tips|0 Comments
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Can Aspirin Use Increase The Risk For Aging Macular Degeneration?

New studies may have found a link between AMD and frequent aspirin use.
There are many different vitamins and medicines that people will take on a daily basis in order to help fix a health problem or disorder, or even to improve their overall quality of life. For instance, many people will take regular doses of […]

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 |January 10th, 2012|Cutting Edge, EyeCare Topics, In the Journals, Outside Interests|0 Comments
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The Best Cataract Surgery in NYC? Right Here in NJ!!

 

I could never understand why so many patients flock to Manhattan, to a “Park Avenue” doctor for their cataract surgery..  In my mind, we provide the latest, and best surgery right here at EyeCare 20/20.  We do more, have better results, and do it in an environment which is much more pleasant for our patients!  […]

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 |January 5th, 2012|Cataract surgery, Patient Experiences, Refractive Lens Surgery, Video Testimonials|0 Comments
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Vision Health: January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Learn about the signs & symptoms of glaucoma during the month of January.
Now that we have officially entered 2012, it is time to look back on our past year and determine which aspects of our life we would like to change and improve upon. For some people, it may be the simple act of keeping […]

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 |January 5th, 2012|EyeCare Topics|0 Comments
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