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It should be no surprise that at LaFollette Eye Clinic we love eyes and anything to do with them. That’s why we love what Canadian artist and portrait photographer Katie Alves does with her clients’ eye makeup. Look closely: you’ll find scenes from well known movies, and they’re easily recognizable. Although Katie is young, . . . → Read More: Eye Makeup Art Contact lens misuse can lead to ER visits The journal Pediatrics, in association with the FDA, released the results of a 2-year study that reviewed causes of ER visits in kids. The study specifically targeted ER visits caused by medical devices, and contact lenses led the list with 23%. The problems reported included abrasions . . . → Read More: Contact Lenses Associated With Kids ER Visits Diabetes Cases May Double by 2050 Some Estimates Suggest Diabetes Cases May Triple A yearly eye exam is part of a healthy lifestyle An article in USA Today (Fri/Sat/Sun, October 22-24, 2010) states that the number of diabetes cases in America is likely to double, and perhaps even triple, by the year 2050. These estimates come . . . → Read More: Diabetes Cases Increasing
Choose sunwear with large or wrap lenses with 98% to 100% UVA/UVB protection for your best defense againts the sun's rays. From a USAToday article: A report by the American Optometric Association states that one in three adults is unaware of the risks of exposure to sunlight without proper protection. And, just 29% of parents make . . . → Read More: Few Adults Are Aware of the Risks Of Sun Exposure  Comments are closed  Blog, Cataract Education, Health and Wellness, Macular Degeneration Education  cataracts, eyes, macular degeneration, risks of sun exposure, sunburn, sunwear, UV rays The natural disasters that have plagued America in the recent weeks seem almost unbearable. Imagine having to deal with a severe eye infection in the midst of these troubles. The Sioux City Journal’s website is reporting an increase in eye infections related to the flooding in the midwest: “According to the American Optometric Association, . . . → Read More: Flood Related Eye Infections Can Be Avoided |
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