February is AMD Awareness Month
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With AMD, you lose your central vision. You cannot see fine details, whether you are looking at something close or far. However, your peripheral (side)…
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Reduce Your Stress and Relax Your Eyes
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
Stress plays a part in our lives, but how we react and cope with stress when it arises matters. We often feel physically and mentally stressed in our demanding lifestyles. However, did you know stress can damage your eyes? When you are overly stressed or anxious, there is an overproduction of adrenaline in your body,…
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Becoming Wiser About Your Eye Health
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
It is no secret that our eyes change as we age. Favorably, there is a lot you can do to preserve your eye health. A few of the most common age-related vision problems are glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration. Early detection and prevention are crucial with many of these conditions,…
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Tips to Help Dry Eye
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
The winter season is now in full swing! The chilling effects of the colder months, your environment, and your wardrobe are not the only parts of your life that need winter preparation; our bodies and health are often affected just as much by the winter changes. Dry, cool air, cold winds, and even drier indoor…
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Posted by: Raleigh Ophthalmology in Eye Health
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal eyesight without any warning. The most common forms…
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