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What is a Cataract and How is it Treated?

Cataracts are a very common eye condition in which protein builds up on the lens of the eye, clouding the lens and making it hard to see clearly. Over 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts, and, by age 75, approximately half of all Americans have a cataract. Age is the number one risk factor for developing cataracts, although there are other

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Why Vision Care is Important for Overall Health

You may have heard the expression that “the eyes are the windows to the soul”, but they are also windows to your overall health. While regular eye exams are crucial to protecting your vision and preventing, identifying, or treating eye disease, they can also detect a number of health conditions early even before you start showing symptoms. Early Detection of

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What is the Retina?

The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Made up of millions of photoreceptors (rods and cones), the retina interprets the light that comes in through the cornea and lens, then signals travel through the optic nerve and into the brain. And that is how you see. Vision can’t take place without the retina, and

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How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam

How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?

Getting a regular eye exam is as important to your health as getting your annual physical or seeing the dentist, but some people only get their eyes examined when they are experiencing vision problems. Many eye diseases, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, may not have any symptoms until you start experiencing vision loss. If these conditions are caught early

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What to Eat for Healthier Vision in the New Year

You may think that deteriorating eyesight is a natural consequence of getting older, but there’s good news. The Age-related Eye Disease Study revealed that eating certain foods that contain specific nutrients can reduce the risk of age-related decline in your vision by up to 25%. Those nutrients that are proven to boost eye health include zinc, copper, vitamin C, vitamin

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The Importance of Yearly Routine Eye Exams

Comprehensive regular eye exams with dilation are vital for your overall health and well-being. You may not think of scheduling an eye exam unless you are having vision problems or irritating symptoms, but a yearly eye exam with the expert eye doctors at Tyson Eye can help protect your vision and prevent eye health problems in the future. Don’t underestimate

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What is Macular Degeneration and How Can It Be Treated?

Macular Degeneration is a common disease of the retina among older adults as it is usually an age-related condition. It’s a disease that may exhibit no symptoms in some people, while others may experience blurriness and distortion in their central vision. This is due to damage to the macula. The macula is the central region of the retina and is

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The Correlation Between Diabetes and Eye Disease

If you have diabetes, it’s important to understand that you are at a higher risk for certain eye diseases that could cause severe vision loss or blindness. November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, which was created so that diabetics are aware of the correlation between diabetes and eye disease, and to educate and encourage prevention, early detection, and treatment.

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What is Dry Eye Syndrome and How is it Treated?

Dry Eye Syndrome is very common; in fact, approximately 16.4 million Americans have been diagnosed with dry eye. This condition is characterized by a chronic lack of lubrication and moisture on the eye’s surface, which is needed to keep your eyes healthy, comfortable, and seeing well. Without that critical layer of moisture, eyes can become irritated and cause symptoms such

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