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November is not just another month; it’s a significant period for our patients. It’s Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when we all come together to shine a light on this prevalent condition. But did you know it’s also Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, founded in 1998 by Prevent Blindness? This dual focus on prevention is… Read More
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October is notable for seeing pumpkins, blooming mums, and the leaves beginning to change to the beautiful fall season colors. Also, in October, Eye Injury Prevention Month emphasizes the importance of preventing accidents and injury to your eyes. Did you know that 44% of eye injuries happen in the home, and about 15% of eye… 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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Scott & Christie Eyecare Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Sara Stewart to our team of physicians. Dr. Sara E. Stewart, D.O is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology with subspecialty training in pediatric and adult eye movement disorders. Dr. Stewart performed her undergraduate studies in Biology at Duquesne University in… 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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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
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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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