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March Newsletter: How Your Ophthalmologist Can Help with Scleritis
How Your Ophthalmologist Can Help with ScleritisPrompt treatment is the key to treating scleritis, an inflammatory disorder that affects the white surfaces of your eyes. Your ophthalmologist offers several treatments that can reduce inflammation and protect your eyesight.What I...
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February Newsletter: How Certain Types of Anemia Affect Your Eyes
How Certain Types of Anemia Affect Your EyesAnemia causes a variety of symptoms, including dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, and headaches. If you've noticed changes in your vision, you're not imagining things. Anemia can also cause problems with the eyes.What Is Anemia?...
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January Newsletter: How Your Ophthalmologist Can Diagnose Retinitis Pigmentosa
How Your Ophthalmologist Can Diagnose Retinitis PigmentosaLoss of peripheral (side) vision and night vision are early symptoms of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), although other eye disorders and conditions can also cause these issues. During a visit to the ophthalmology office, your...
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December Newsletter: Does Dehydration Affect Your Eye Health?
Does Dehydration Affect Your Eye Health?Wondering why your eyes feel dry and irritated when you're dehydrated? Fluid loss can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, ranging from dizziness to blurred vision. Why Is Dehydration So Dangerous?Dehydration occurs when you lose m...
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November Newsletter: The Link Between Dry Eyes and Lupus
The Link Between Dry Eyes and LupusAre your eyes dry and itchy? If you have lupus, it could be the reason why your eyes are dry and uncomfortable. Whether dry eye symptoms only happen during flare-ups or occur consistently, treating your symptoms will keep your eyes moist and pr...
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October Newsletter: The Benefits of PRK Eye Surgery
The Benefits of PRK Eye SurgeryWondering if photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is the ideal way to permanently sharpen your vision? PRK, the first type of laser refractive surgery to win approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, can help you improve your eyesight if you'...
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September Newsletter: LASIK vs LASEK: What Is the Difference?
LASIK vs LASEK: What's the Difference?It's easy to confuse LASIK and LASEK. After all, the two types of refractive eye surgery are pronounced nearly the same way. Despite the similar names, LASIK and LASEK offer different approaches to improving your vision. Wondering which refr...
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August Newsletter: The Do's and Don'ts After Glaucoma Surgery
The Do's and Don'ts After Glaucoma SurgeryIf glaucoma surgery is on your calendar, you're probably wondering what you can and can't do after your procedure. Following these do's and don'ts will help ensure that you experience a smooth recovery.DO Use Your Eye ShieldEye shields...
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July Newsletter: Are Glasses Still Necessary After Cataract Surgery?
Are Glasses Still Necessary After Cataract Surgery?Are you wondering if you can throw away your glasses after your cataract surgery? The answer depends on the type of intraocular lens (IOL) you choose.What Are IOLs?Cataracts cloud the clear, disc-shaped lenses inside your eyes...
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June Newsletter: Top Three Benefits of LASIK Surgery
The Top 3 Benefits of LASIK SurgeryLaser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery corrects your vision permanently, whether you're nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. Laser eye surgery is an excellent option for adults who no longer want to wear eyeglasses or co...
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