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Did you know that there are 37.3 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), diagnosed with diabetes, and about 1 in 5 people with diabetes don’t know they have it? Being diagnosed with diabetes could have a connection to your eye health. If the blood sugar is high and uncontrolled, this threat… Read More
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We are on the cusp of Spring, and the change in season promises fairer weather and new beginnings. Unfortunately, Spring’s new growth can also create seasonal allergies that leave you with congestion, headaches, and itchy, swollen eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, eye allergies also called allergic conjunctivitis, are pretty standard. They occur… Read More
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Prevent Blindness has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month, and we want to share tips that can protect your eyes for those working in the office and those who work outside the office. We are raising awareness about digital eye strain and providing tips on decreasing the effects of increased screen time. Symptoms of… Read More
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What is a Cataract? A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the eye’s lens. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina converts the light that comes through the lens into signals. It sends the signals to… Read More
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February often brings thoughts of heart-shaped candies and heart-themed décor for Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it should make you think about your heart health too! February is Heart Health Month, a time to focus on heart health and disease prevention. Many don’t realize that the eyes and heart are connected. The eyes reveal a… Read More
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Dr. Christopher Spearman at Scott & Christie Eyecare Associates Becomes One of the First Five Eye Surgeons in United States to Offer New Glaukos iPRIME System Scott and Christie Eyecare Associates is proud to share that Dr. Christopher Spearman has been selected as one of the first five doctors throughout the United States to utilize… Read More
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It has been announced that Scott and Christie Eyecare Associates has won Gold for the 2018 Reader’s Choice Award by Trib Total Media in the Eyecare field. We would like to thank all who voted for us. We are extremely honored. We will continue to deliver affordable, safe, and compassionate care for all of our… Read More
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Scott & Christie and Associates would like to bring awareness to Sports Eye Safety during the month of April. Ninety percent of all sports related eye injuries can be prevented with the proper safety equipment. Proper eye safety equipment does NOT include Prescription glasses, sunglasses, or even occupational safety glasses. Each sport has its’ own… Read More
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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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