Protect Your Eye Health While Swimming
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
Summer is officially in full swing, and what better way to escape the endless heat than to splash in cool water. Before you head out for your next swim, we want to open your eyes to some helpful eye health tips for summer fun at the pool. Protect Your Tear Film What is a tear…
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June is Cataract Awareness Month
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
June is a significant month for us as it’s Cataract Awareness Month. Our eye doctors, in collaboration with Prevent Blindness, are committed to raising awareness about cataracts, one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. According to Prevent Blindness, over 24.4 million Americans will develop cataracts. As the American population…
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Safety Tips for Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 2,000 eye injuries occur daily on the job. Most would think that eye injuries only happen in construction or manufacturing jobs. However, nearly 40% of work-related eye injuries happen in offices, healthcare facilities, or laboratory work environments. Protecting your eyes while working is crucial…
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Carolina Cataract & Laser Center and Eyecare Physicians & Surgeons Announce Merger
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We are excited to announce that Carolina Cataract & Laser Center and Eyecare Physicians & Surgeons have officially merged under the Carolina Cataract & Laser Center brand. Together, our two groups bring over thirty-five years of combined excellence in eye care. Our unification represents an opportunity to integrate our expertise, resources, patient medical records, and…
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Interesting Facts About Cataracts
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
As we grow older, some eye diseases like cataracts become more common. Cataract is a condition where the eye’s clear lens becomes cloudy, leading to a decline in vision. Over 50% of Americans aged 80 or above have either undergone surgery to remove cataracts or are currently diagnosed with it. Initially, cataracts may not be…
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How Can Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Help to Improve Eye Health?
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
Our minds are so busy thinking and making decisions daily, but we must rest our bodies, minds, and eyes to be refreshed to succeed in daily activities. A full night’s sleep is the remedy, but we can definitely feel it when we don’t get enough sleep. An interesting relationship exists between the quality and quantity…
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What Can Your Eyes Tell You About Your Heart Health?
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
February is the month of love, but it is also Heart Health Month. I know you are thinking, “What does my heart health have to do with my eye health?” It is often said that the eyes are the windows of the soul; this statement highlights how your eyes can indicate numerous things about your…
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Reduce Your Stress and Relax Your Eyes
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
Stress plays a part in our lives, but how we react and cope with stress when it arises matters. We often feel physically and mentally stressed in our demanding lifestyles. However, did you know stress can damage your eyes? When you are overly stressed or anxious, there is an overproduction of adrenaline in your body,…
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Tips to Help Dry Eye
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
The winter season is now in full swing! The chilling effects of the colder months, your environment, and your wardrobe are not the only parts of your life that need winter preparation; our bodies and health are often affected just as much by the winter changes. Dry, cool air, cold winds, and even drier indoor…
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal eyesight without any warning. The most common forms…
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