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Protect your vision with routine eye examinations. Our eyes are susceptible to a number of conditions and diseases and regular exams are the best method to find them quickly and begin treatment. A visit to The Eye Care Institute is more than making sure your glasses are the correct strength, it means keeping your eyes healthy. Learn more about eye care and various eye conditions and diseases below.
DIABETIC EYE DISEASE
Diabetes is a disease that can cause many complications throughout the human body. One of the serious complications of diabetic eye disease can be loss of sight through uncontrolled and untreated diabetes.
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MACULAR DEGENERATION
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects the macula, a part of the retina that allows you to see straight ahead and in fine detail. AMD is the most common cause of blindness because its main risk factor is age.
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GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is an important cause of blindness. Almost 900,000 people in the United states are visually impaired due to glaucoma. At least 2 million Americans have glaucoma or related conditions and possibly one-half of these people are not aware of it.
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CATARACTS
A Cataract is the clouding of the eye's lens. The exact cause of cataracts is still uncertain but cataracts seem to form as we age.
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BOTOX
BOTOX® Cosmetic works by weakening muscles. The effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic are usually confined to the injected area; it does not travel through the body. One treatment relaxes the muscles that cause the lines or wrinkles to form and keeps them relaxed for up to 4 months.
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LASIK
LASIK may decrease your dependence on glasses and contact lenses or, in some cases, allow you to do without them entirely. Most people who have this procedure are corrected to 20/40 vision and many people achieve 20/20 vision.
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SMOKING AND EYE HEALTH
According to a 2004 report from the Surgeon General of the United States, smoking harms nearly every organ of your body. Not only is smoking the leading cause of lung cancer, but scientists have discovered that smokers have two to three times a greater risk of developing cataracts than non-smokers. Studies have also indicated that smoking is the leading preventable cause of macular degeneration.
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DRIVER'S VISION TEST
According to a 2004 report from the Surgeon General of the United States, smoking harms nearly every organ of your body. Not only is smoking the leading cause of lung cancer, but scientists have discovered that smokers have two to three times a greater risk of developing cataracts than non-smokers. Studies have also indicated that smoking is the leading preventable cause of macular degeneration.
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EYE CARE QUESTIONNAIRE
Take this online questionnaire to see if you need to schedule an appointment.
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