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In the United States, roughly 2,000 workers experience work-related eye injuries every day that need medical treatment. We often think eye injuries occur in labor related jobs such as animal-handling landscaping and construction. However, work-related eye injuries can also occur in an office setting, which is very unhealthy for your eyes. This is known as… Read More
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In the United States, approximately 2 million individuals have AMD. There is a higher risk of getting this disease if you:-Are Caucasian-Have a family history of AMD-Smoke-Are overweight-Eat foods that are high in saturated fat-Are 65 or olderPreventative measures include maintaining a healthy weight and blood pressure levels, eating a healthy diet of omega-3s and… Read More
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Irritated by dry, gritty, sticky eyes this winter? Along with the cold winter temps comes decreased humidity outdoors and even lower humidity indoors. Indoor heating creates warm, dry conditions which causes moisture to evaporate from the eye faster than normal. Following are some ways to help combat the dry eye winter blues… • Use a… Read More
Posted by: Scott and Christie Eyecare Associates in News
Scott & Christie Eyecare Associates is a proud provider of essential Eye Care needs for the surrounding Pittsburgh area. We are an independent practice offering a full range of General Ophthalmology Services using the latest technology and customized treatments. At Scott & Christie, we pride ourselves on building quality patient/doctor relationships while delivering customized health… Read More
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Halloween should be an enjoyable and fun time for individuals of all ages, especially children because they love trick-or-treating and dressing up as their favorite character for the night. However, this magical night can turn into a chilling horror story in the blink of an eye all because of something that could have been prevented…. Read More
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PROBLEM – Presbyopia (difficulty with near vision focus), is expected around this age. It is inevitable to avoid. Also, be cautious of an increased risk of dry eye syndrome. If you work in front of a computer every day at this age, you also are susceptible to computer vision syndrome. WHAT TO DO – It… Read More
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Eye strain is a very common occurrence, especially when working in an office. Here are 6 tips that can help you reduce/eliminate any eye discomfort. 1. LIGHTING If you have an overhead light above your workstation, it is important to make sure that it is not too bright. The overhead lighting at your desk should… Read More
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Time to Adjust: When it is difficult to see at night, sometimes instead of thinking that you night vision is just not super sharp, take a second to think about what you just did and where you just came from. If you walk out of your brightly lit residence at night, before you begin to… Read More
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Scott and Christie and Associates would like to remind you that June is National Cataract Awareness Month. If you or your loved one is suffering from Cataracts, call our practice today to schedule your appointment for a consultation. You don’t have to live with Cataracts, please contact us at Scott and Christie and Associates so that… Read More
Posted by: Scott and Christie Eyecare Associates in Technology
Having Cataract surgery is a common occurrence that will happen to most Americans. It is estimated that there are nearly 4 Million cataract surgeries a year. Scott and Christie Eyecare Associates is proud to offer Tecnis Symfony Intraocular Lenses for the treatment of cataracts. These lenses are the only lenses on the market that… Read More
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