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Smoking and Your Eyes

Everyone knows cigarette’s cause a wide variety of diseases including heart disease, diabetes and cancer but not many people know how smoking can affect eyesight and even lead to vision loss and blindness. Cigarette’s contain thousands of dangerous chemicals. Tar, formaldehyde, hydro-carbons, heavy metals and others are all known cancer causing compounds which can affect… Read More >

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month – What You Need to Know

Did you know that nearly half of all eye injuries each year happen at home? Even a minor injury from a small particle of dust or debris can be painful and become a life-long issue.  Most injuries are avoidable if you know some simple rules. Here are some examples of the most common activities that… Read More >

A Guide To Keeping Your Eyes Healthy from Alpine Eye Care

Our eyes are precious, and doing what we can to ensure they stay healthy longer is important. Fortunately, there are many easy things you can do in your life to do just that. While some conditions may be unavoidable, the majority can be avoided or at least have reduced symptoms by just being smart and… Read More >

What is Pinkeye and Will I Be OK?

Anyone can get pinkeye at anytime in their life and while it may be uncomfortable, this condition is generally quite easy to treat and even better, often avoidable. What is pinkeye? Pinkeye, otherwise known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the thin, clear membrane of the white part of your eye and the inside of… Read More >

Coping with allergies – Making Your Eyes Feel Better

As the end of summer approaches, many allergens increase. From molds or ragweed to pet dander, any number of these, or a combination of these allergens, can make some aspects life more than a little annoying. Headaches, sinus pressure and runny noses are a few of the most common allergy symptoms however, other allergy symptoms… Read More >

Protect Your Vision: Know The Symptoms of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in American’s over the age of 60. A disease that can often strike with no warning, it is imperative that you know what to watch for. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is any of a group of eye diseases which can damage the optic nerve and cause… Read More >

New App Helps Book Readers with Low Vision See Better

For many American’s, one of the most frustrating aspects of aging is loss of vision. Known as low vision, this type of vision loss makes simple everyday tasks difficult or impossible. From driving at night to reading or even recognizing faces, low vision can mean an end to independence for many. For those who are… Read More >

Stye in my Eye – What is it?

A stye or a hordeolum usually appears as a red and often sore bump on the edge of your eyelid. It may be quite small or in extreme cases, can get quite large. A stye is actually a bacterial infection which develops at the base of the eyelash, referred to as an external stye or… Read More >

4 Ways To Help Prevent Vision Loss Due To Diabetes

Over 26 million Americans have diabetes. This is over 8% of our entire population and this number continues to rise. Furthermore, diabetes has also been named the leading cause of new cases of blindness in Americans between the ages of 20-74. Those who have diabetes often find themselves facing a number of complications due to… Read More >