Winter Shades
- At December 12, 2022
- By Pamela Myhre
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Lower levels of light during winter can make reading much more difficult so instead, turn on an extra light and avoid straining your eyes. Winter can be rough on your eyes, but many people pack away their sunglasses once summer has ended, forgetting that eyes need UV protection all year round.
EYE SAFETY TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
- At December 08, 2022
- By Pamela Myhre
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Decorations
- Consider using flameless or battery powered menorahs and other festive candles, as flames can cause thermal burns to the eyes and skin.
- Take precautions while decorating and admiring your Christmas tree, as this holiday essential can come with an overlooked hazard. Be alert around branches and pine needles, especially as you decorate. They can become lodged in your eyes if you fall or walk into them.
- Be careful around glass and pointed ornaments on the tree or around the house. Keep them out of the reach of children.
Gifts
- Follow the age recommendations for children’s toys. A recent study shows that 96% of parents do not follow age labels and recommendations for toys. These suggestions are based on kids’ developmental abilities at a given age and not on a child’s intelligence. Not following these recommendations can lead to misuse of a toy and potential injury.
- BB, pellet and paintball guns can be hazardous. Provide protective eyeglasses for children using these items. These guns should only be used with adult supervision.
- While toys such as foam-dart-shooting guns might appear safe due to the soft projectiles, they can cause serious eye injury. Instruct children not to aim for the face while playing with these toys, and always supervise them during play.
Celebrations
- While a little bit of the bubbly can be an enjoyable ending to a holiday celebration, the corks in champagne bottles can release at almost 50 mph. The force can be strong enough to cause major damage to the eye. Aim the bottle away from your own or others’ eyes to avoid injury.
- Lighting fireworks is a less common winter holiday activity, but if you are present during these displays, always practice proper eye safety.
Sunlight Rays
- Use proper eye protection from the sun while traveling or while playing outside, particularly in snow. While ultraviolet radiation is generally lower during the winter months, snow reflection can double your exposure to it.
Basic precautions will help keep you and your loved ones safe. Prepare ahead of time, and enjoy the holidays safely!
MOVE OVER CARROTS!
- At December 06, 2022
- By Pamela Myhre
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Leafy greens in particular—such as spinach, kale, broccoli and collard greens—are full of nutrients (including lutein and zeaxanthin) that protect your vision and can even protect against certain eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration. In addition, consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like walnuts and salmon, does your eyes and your body good. Most vision problems in the United States are a result of genetics, aging, or diabetes, so an overall emphasis on enjoying a variety of healthy foods and keeping your whole self healthy and nourished is the best approach, rather than zeroing in one food or even food group. Regular eye exams are also one of the best ways to protect your eyes and your health. Your eye doctor at Clarity Eye Center is a great resource for helping you understand which lifestyle choices may benefit your vision, depending on your individual circumstances. Schedule your eye exam today.
Eye’ll Be Home For Christmas
- At December 05, 2022
- By Pamela Myhre
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At Clarity Eye Center, you will receive professional, cutting-edge eye care that is tailored to your needs. We will deliver quality care with compassion.
HOLIDAY EYE TIPS
- At December 02, 2022
- By Pamela Myhre
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Diabetes Awareness Month
- At November 29, 2022
- By Pamela Myhre
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Optometrists and ophthalmologists are eye care specialists who play a key role in the early detection and timely treatment of diabetes-related eye diseases such as retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.
These conditions can be avoided or delayed with annual dilated eye examinations and treatment if needed. Clarity Eye Center would like to provide you with the care you need, so you are receiving the best and most customized treatment possible.
Congratulations to our own, Dr. Kalpana Jatla!
- At November 28, 2022
- By Pamela Myhre
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It’s easy to take your eyesight for granted.
- At November 28, 2022
- By Pamela Myhre
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It’s easy to take your eyesight for granted.
Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in people 18–64 years old. And there are no obvious signs or symptoms. But the great news is an annual routine eye exam could prevent 95% of vision loss caused by diabetes.