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Did you know that June is Cataract Awareness Month? Together with Prevent Blindness, the eye doctors at Mitchell Refractive Surgery & Eye Center are dedicated to increasing awareness of cataracts and educating patients about one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. According to Prevent Blindness, more than 25 million… Read More
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According to AAA, 39.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day holiday weekend. This is an 8.3% increase over 2021 60% percent increase bringing travel volumes almost in line with those in 2017. If you and your family plan to travel this Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to give… Read More
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The official pre-summer kickoff holiday, Memorial Day, is just around the corner. While enjoying your family time and grilling great food, you may also add fireworks to the celebrations to expand on the holiday fun. The thrill of fireworks can be dangerous if no safety measures are in place. Did you know that 65% of… Read More
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May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month, and as the weather is getting warmer, the anticipation has many of us planning for FUN in the sun to enjoy the outdoors. Are you prepared to be protected from the UV rays before you head out to enjoy the warm weather upon us this season? As we spend long… Read More
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As we age, we go through a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is making sure our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize eye health risks. What Are The Common Age-Related Vision Changes? What Are Some Major… Read More
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Most people are familiar with classic migraines as a painful headache that affects about 10 percent of the US population. Still, the visual distortion that comes with ocular migraines is not always related to head pain. What is an Ocular Migraine? According to the American Migraine Foundation, Ocular Migraine is a term used to refer to… Read More
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April is Sports Eye Safety Month, a reminder initiated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) to raise awareness about preventing sports-related eye injuries. Nearly 30,000 sports-related eye injuries are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year, and 90 percent of these eye injuries could be avoided by wearing protective eyewear. Take Me Out To The… Read More
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This month and year-round, we would like to remind our patients to prioritize your eye health in 2022 by scheduling your comprehensive eye exam and keeping in mind the importance of good eye health. Save Your Vision Month traces its founding to 1927 by members of the American Optometric Association (AOA). This month and every… Read More
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What is Diabetic Retinopathy? According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people who have diabetes. It affects blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of your eye). If you have diabetes, it’s vital to schedule a… Read More
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Spring is a season of new beginnings; when the cold, harsh winter months are behind us, flowers bloom, and we will begin spending more time outdoors. The first day of Spring kicks off the season next week on Sunday, March 20th. It’s also that time of year when most allergy sufferers find their seasonal allergies… Read More
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