EyeFoGraphic: Eye Injuries

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While Workplace Wellness month is over, it is important not to let up on Eye Injury information and impart that info to your patients. Each day about 2000 U.S. workers have a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. About one third of the injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments and more than 100 of these injuries … [Read more...]

Comparing British National Health to U.S.A. Healthcare Costs

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I have compared the British National Health care system to the U.S.A.’s  healthcare before, especially as this country has become so divided about health care since President Obama’s health care reform efforts began. We usually avoid getting into political arguments in this blog but I am going to share these two experiences with you just … [Read more...]

Cure Dry Eye With A Dry Eye Steamer

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Eye Hadn't heard of this- Here  is the story of Harry and Dry Eye and a Dry Eye Steamer that seems to be working for him. 'Some 20 per cent of people in the UK suffer from dry eye, a figure which rises to 50 per cent in those over 65.In a third of cases it’s caused by glands in the eyelids which secrete oils. The problem occurs when these oils … [Read more...]

February Is Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

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As part of February’s Age-related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, Prevent Blindness America wants to educate the public on what foods can benefit the eyes as well as what foods to avoid. Prevent Blindness America also offers a free, dedicated website at preventblindness.org/AMD that provides information on risk factors, symptoms, types of … [Read more...]

Eye Diseases in the 1800′s- Graphic Photos

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Just in case you wanted to know how far eyecare has come since the 1800's. These are from and courtesy of  New York ophthalmologist Dr. Stanley B. Burns who has one of the world's largest collections of early medical photography. Rodent cancer; In the 19th Century, the cancer now called basal cell carcinoma was known as rodent cancer. … [Read more...]

Twisted Sister’s Jay Jay French Daughter’s Battle with Uveitis

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I was sorry to read that Jay Jay French's 18 year old  daughter Samantha suffers from the debilitating eye disease, Uveitis. The good news is because of his daughter's condition, Jay Jay French has been an outspoken voice for the uveitis awareness cause for a few years now. "When my daughter was six, she had a routine eye exam at school … [Read more...]

Incredible Infographic- The Language of Eyes On Drugs

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Four-Eyed Pride posted this Language of Eyes on Drugs Infographic. We do not encourage or condone the use of drugs. I think you can see by the dark, gothic background, that the artist does not either. Due to the serious nature of drugs, we are not posting under optifun.   … [Read more...]

Eye Safety Begins at Home

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There is an old saying: "Safety begins at home".  I remember hearing as a child! But didn't realize how true it is until we did a post last month "Who Says Eye Injuries Can’t Happen at Home?" I realized my own husband was at that very moment crawling around on scaffolding, 3 stories high, using power tools and wearing regular prescription rather … [Read more...]

Incredible Infographic- Guide To Fish Oil

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We all know the importance of Fish Oil to overall health and for eyecare professionals. Studies show that age- related macular problems are less in peoples whose diets have alot of Omega-3 (found in fish). Fish oil helps to relieve dry eye as well as lowering the risk of heart diseases. Studies are showing that cataracts might be lessened with Fish … [Read more...]

Incredible Infographic- Love Your Eyes

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Another Incredible Infographic on Loving Your Eyes found on  Killer Infographics Eyeball Trivia From Online Resources of Ophthalmology The eye muscles are most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move ht eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job that they have to do. They are 100 times … [Read more...]

Who Says Eye Injuries Can’t Happen at Home?

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As many of you know, Prevent Blindness America, the nation’s oldest volunteer eye health and safety organization, has declared October as Home Eye Safety Awareness Month in an effort to urge the public to take extra care in protecting their eyes in order to avoid painful and potentially blinding eye accidents. We know there are a lot of DIY … [Read more...]

Venus Williams Sjogren’s Syndrome Treatment

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I am a big tennis fan so was sad to see Venus Williams drop out of the US Open due to her battle with Sjogren's syndrome , the autoimmune disease. Miss Williams was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome two weeks ago - after years of being misdiagnosed with other conditions. She now suffers from fatigue, swollen joints, dry eyes, dry mouth and heavy … [Read more...]

PureSuasion Eyelash Growth Treatment Partners with Zyloware

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Zyloware Eyewear will be the exclusive distributor for PureSuasion Cilea Lash Growth Treatment within the Optical Eyeglass Industry. Cathy and I believe that this a great optical business alliance and new sales category opportunity so a win win for everyone. Our industry needs new categories and this is definitely one that the eyecare professional … [Read more...]

Americans Getting Fatter New Study On Fattest States

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F as in Fat: Obesity Threatens America's Future July 29, 2011 Americans are fat and getting fatter, according to a new report from The Trust for America's Health.  Obesity rates grew in 16 states over the last year and not one state declined.  The 10 states with the fattest adults and the 10 states with the fattest children are listed below, … [Read more...]

Shiley Eye Center Launch Clinical Trials on Smart Contact Lens

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“Smart Contact Lens” Provides New Insights Into Glaucoma Clinical trials launched at UC San Diego for device that continuously measures internal eye pressure Doctors and researchers at the University of California, San Diego Shiley Eye Center have launched the first large-scale clinical trials in the United States of a futuristic “smart … [Read more...]