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August marks National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, providing an ideal opportunity to prioritize our children's eye health. Emphasizing the importance of regular eye exams can help make visits less intimidating for young ones.

Make your appointment today for back-to-school time!

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Lutein and Zeaxanthin: Benefits, Dosage, and Food Sources Lutein and zeaxanthin are dietary carotenoids that are found in high amounts in our retina, particularly the macula region. Our experts share how much we should be getting daily from diet and/or a supplement.

More than half of all Americans above the age of 80 have cataracts or have had surgery to remove cataracts according to the National Eye Institute (NEI).1

How can your patients prevent or slow the growth of cataracts?

The Mayo Clinic suggests these preventative steps2:

Schedule your appointment for your routine eye exam.
Wear sunglasses with UV protection.
Manage other health related problems such as diabetes.
Don’t smoke.
Reduce alcohol intake.
Choose a healthier diet that consists of fruits and vegetables.

Cataracts
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/cataracts
Cataracts – Symptoms and causes
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cataracts/symptoms-causes/syc-20353790

Discover the history of Month, and get information on all things cataracts. Equip yourself with knowledge for . https://www.allaboutvision.com/resources/news/cataract-awareness-month/

Vision Associates, P.C. Holiday Hours:

Saturday Dec 23rd - 8:30am-12:00pm
Sunday Dec 24th - OFFICE CLOSED
Monday Dec 25th - OFFICE CLOSED
Tuesday Dec 26th - 8:30am-12:00pm

Please have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving from Our Family to Yours!

Wishing Everyone a Happy Easter!

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important month to spread the word about this sight-threatening disease. While most people have heard of glaucoma, not many realize how common it is, especially in older adults. Read more:

Glaucoma: Are You at Risk? Learn about the types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for glaucoma.

Happy Thanksgiving from Our Family to Yours!

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Wishing all of our patients a safe and happy 4th of July! 😎🇺🇸

It's no surprise the healthier you eat, the healthier you'll be. That includes your eyes! A healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of eye health issues.
Check out the top 10 best foods you can eat for eye health and add them to your grocery list this week: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321226

10 best foods for eye health and eyesight Foods rich in certain nutrients can have a powerful effect on eye health. Read about 10 foods for healthy eyes, other eye health tips, and warning signs.