by Administrator | Feb 24, 2017 | Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
February is National Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, a campaign that aims to raise awareness on the age-related eye disease that compromises central vision. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause...
by Administrator | Aug 8, 2016 | Eye Facts, From Dr. Hearing, Uncategorized
Although the Latin definition of the word glaucoma- an opacity of the human lens- can be confused with the common cataract, glaucoma really describes a group of eye diseases which affect the optic nerve. Left untreated glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss and even...
by Administrator | Aug 2, 2016 | From Dr. Hearing, Uncategorized
Another true story from Dr. Hearing: The last Wednesday and Thursday of each July is a national holiday for my family and me. It is the Florida’s sport divers’ mini lobster season- a two-day head-start on the commercial harvest of Florida lobster. This past...
by Administrator | Jul 28, 2016 | Eye Facts, Uncategorized
1 The average blink lasts for about 1/10th of a second. 2 While it takes some time for most parts of your body to warm up to their full potential, your eyes are on their “A game” 24/7. 3 Eyes heal quickly. With proper care, it only takes about 48...
by Administrator | Jul 26, 2016 | Healthy Eyes, Uncategorized
Beyond carrots You’ve probably heard that carrots and other orange-colored fruits and vegetables promote eye health and protect vision, and it’s true: Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that gives these foods their orange hue, helps the retina and other...
