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Monthly Archives: September 2018

Could these contacts help with diabetes

Historically, dealing with diabetes has come with all kinds of challenges. Diet management, glucose monitoring, medications … it’s all part of living with the disease. But researchers are developing a new noninvasive tool that could change all of that.

What if a contact lens could continually track your glucose levels and transmit that information to your […]

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By |September 26th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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The 4 types of vitamins your eyes need

Here at EyeCare 20/20, we pride ourselves on being direct and honest, which is why we feel we should notify you that at some point in this article, we will tell you to eat kale. If you feel comfortable doing so, please read on.

Now, why would we push the vegetable that has become the punch […]

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By |September 26th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, and Other Causes of Chronic Dry Eye

You rub and you rub and you rub. Your eyes just feel so itchy, and they’re always so red. Sometimes you wake up in the night and it feels like there’s something in your eye, and you’ll stand at the bathroom mirror for half an hour looking for whatever it might be that’s causing all […]

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By |September 21st, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Today’s Cataract Procedures Eliminate Risk and Dramatically Accelerate Recovery

One of the most common fears that come with aging is the development of cataracts. If you develop them, you know the frustration that comes with their slow development over time robbing you of clear vision and the enjoyment of spending time doing things you love with your friends and family.

When you reach the point […]

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By |September 18th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Recent Study Says You Literally Can See the Benefits of Eating Dark Chocolate

Many times when you see blogs about improving your vision, it’s not necessarily something you will print out, rush into the living room where your significant other is waiting, and begin to explain in a loud voice, excited by the important revelations in that blog post.

That may happen with this post. Why?

It’s because studies have […]

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By |September 14th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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The Forgotten Eye Condition: Astigmatism

One of the most common causes of vision problems is astigmatism, though we hear far less about it than we do nearsightedness and farsightedness. It’s a condition that most people have to some degree, but in many cases, the amount of astigmatism is not significant enough to cause vision problems. Astigmatism simply means that your […]

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 11th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Hyperopia: Causes and Cure

We’ve recently discussed nearsightedness, or myopia, a term most people are familiar with. “Hyperopia” isn’t as commonly known, but that’s the technical term for farsightedness, a condition in which the focal point of the eye is located behind the retina. This means that objects in the distance can often be seen clearly while the things […]

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 7th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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In the Pink: Getting the Right Treatment for Adenoviral Conjunctivitis

During the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, millions of Americans were talking about more than just the world’s best athletes facing off in some of the world’s most thrilling competition.

They were also fascinated by the fact that NBC Olympics host Bob Costas developed conjunctivitis, more commonly known as “pink eye,” and fought it until […]

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 6th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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