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While this is so very funny, the reality is that we just won't know the truth about it by then.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, too much screen time can lead to dry eye and eye strain. Make sure that, as your kids are returning to school, that they spend time outside between school, activities, and homework in order to combat these issues!

Did you know that the average person blinks every 4 seconds, and that each blink lasts only about 1/10 of a second? Blinking helps to clean the surface of the eye and prevents it from getting dry.

If you and a friend have blue eyes, you're probably related. The first person with blue eyes was thought to have lived 6,000 to 10,000 years ago. All people before that had brown eyes. Tag your blue-eyed friend below!

Can you guess some of the quickest healing tissues in your body? The surface tissue of your cornea, or the epithelium, is one of the fastest healing tissues in your body with the ability to heal in just 7 days! Comment below what you think are some other quick healing parts of the body.

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Save these tips if you are over 60!

Are you keeping those peepers protected?

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

Many eye problems and diseases can be treated if caught early. To make sure you keep seeing clearly, get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. An eye care professional will examine your eyes for signs of vision problems or eye diseases. It's the best way to find out if you need glasses or contacts, or are in the early stages of a serious but treatable eye disease.

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A diet that includes fresh leafy green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and other foods containing vitamins C, D, and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to better vision.

What are some of your favorite foods for maintaining eye health? Let us know in the comments below!

Remember to book a comprehensive dilated eye exam. You might think your vision is fine or that your eyes are healthy, but visiting us for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be sure.

Perform Amsler Grid Tests at Home!

The Amsler grid is a square with intersecting horizontal and vertical lines. This test can detect early signs of AMD and can help monitor changes in vision after diagnosis. If the lines appear to you to be wavy, dim, irregular, or fuzzy, contact your eye care specialist.

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Life is too short to focus on the negative!

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Wash your hands frequently. This is without a doubt the most crucial thing you can do to minimize your risk of contracting the coronavirus disease. And not just a quick rinse – wash your hands with soap for at least 20 to 30 seconds any chance you get – especially after being in public or traveling via public transport.

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Help stop coronavirus!

1️⃣ HANDS: Wash them often

2️⃣ ELBOW: Cough into it

3️⃣ FACE: Don't touch it

4️⃣ FEET: Stay more than 6 feet apart

5️⃣ FEEL: Sick? Stay home

Please remember to wash your hands, avoid touching your face, and practice social distancing to help prevent the spread COVID-19. We wish everyone to stay well & healthy!

Did you know?

Too much glucose in the blood can cause damage to blood vessels throughout the body, including the blood vessels in the eye. These eye changes are called diabetic retinopathy.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss among Americans age 60 and older.

Sunlight exposure may increase the risk of AMD. To prevent overexposure to sunlight, wear widebrimmed hats when outdoors, and use high-quality sunglasses with a UVA and UVB rating of 99 to 100 percent.

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MYTH: Only older Americans develop cataract.

FACT: While cataract affects more than 24 million Americans age 40 and older, cataract can occur among young adults or children.