Posted by: Coastal Eye Associates in Eye Health on November 30
Our eyesight is one of our most treasured senses. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34.1 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes does increase your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and cancer, but did you know that smoking can also harm your eye health… Read More
Posted by: Coastal Eye Associates in Eye Health on November 21
This Thursday marks the Thanksgiving holiday, and we want to let you know we are so thankful for you! We love this time of the year because it is an opportunity to give thanks, putting us in a festive mood of gratitude all season long. We want to take the time to express an attitude… Read More
Posted by: Coastal Eye Associates in Eye Health on November 15
Can you believe that Thanksgiving will be upon us next week? Before you start planning your Thanksgiving dinner feast, we want to share a few menu options to add to your traditional recipes that include a few eye-healthy choices. The nutrient-rich diet’s holiday greens and the reds, yellows, oranges contribute to an eye-healthy medley Thanksgiving… Read More
Posted by: Coastal Eye Associates in Eye Health on November 8
Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? We want to inform our patients that it is also Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, founded in 1998 by Prevent Blindness, making it a great time to shine the spotlight on prevention for patients diagnosed with diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports… Read More
Posted by: Coastal Eye Associates in Cataracts on October 17
Your eyes are the windows to your soul and the lens of your eye; you use them daily for everything from driving to reading to seeing your loved one’s face. With age, the proteins in your lens can clump and cause things to look blurry, hazy, or less colorful, which are a few recognizable symptoms… Read More
Posted by: Coastal Eye Associates in Eye Health on September 20
This week is when the seasons change, and we say goodbye to summer and welcome the first day of Fall. Fall is a beautiful time of year to see the beautiful leaves change. The days and nights get cooler, so it’s time for many to deal with eye irritation due to fall allergies. Did you… Read More
Posted by: Coastal Eye Associates in Eye Health on March 10
When you work in an office every day, you tend to spend a lot of time staring at a computer screen. This causes a lot of stress on your eyes which can lead to a condition called computer vision syndrome. Symptoms include eye fatigue, dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, neck and shoulder pain, red eyes… Read More
Posted by: Coastal Eye Associates in Eye Health on January 28
What is your routine as you get ready for bed? Most of our nightly routines include items like brushing teeth, taking out contact lenses, and washing our faces, but how many of us also make sure to check our smartphones for any last updates before we go to sleep? This probably isn’t the best way… Read More
Posted by: Coastal Eye Associates in Eye Health on January 1
With it being a new year, keeping your eyes healthy should be on the top of your resolutions list. The health of your eyes is imperative for good health. Below are 8 tips for keeping your eyes healthy in 2020. Annual Comprehensive Eye Exam The National Eye Institute recommends an annual eye exam for everyone… Read More
Posted by: Coastal Eye Associates in Contacts on October 2
We’ve all seen those really cool Halloween contacts but are they safe for your or your children’s eyes? We discuss that in this blog and some other ways to keep your children’s eyes safe this Halloween! Decorative Contact Lenses: Using these decorative lenses without a prescription can lead to nightmares! They have been known to… Read More
