Why do we say this is an ideal year to check your visual acuity??? When we talk about 20/20 vision, we are talking about how well you can see an object from a 20 feet distance. Do you know how sharp your vision is??
#GlaucomaAwarenessMonth Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting about 3 million people in the United States. It’s called "the sneak thief of sight" since there are no symptoms early on, which means many patients may suffer from glaucoma without being aware of it. Losing sight because of this disease is irreversible. ?Early detection and treatment of glaucoma…
#PrecisionEyeCare wishes you a ✨happy 2020✨, filled with accomplishments and learnings. We strive to ensure our patients enjoy a clean and sharp sight and become more independent of their glasses or contact lenses, while delivering the quality of attention they deserve. Happy New Year!?
If you choose to wear contact lenses, be aware of their expiration date, which can be within three or four years after its fabrication date.?? Disposing of expired contact lenses and their cleaning solutions is very important. ?Along their life cycle, contact lenses become less permeable, allow less air passing through to the cornea and become less porous, increasing the…
#PrecisionEyeCare wishes you a very happy Holiday Season. We would also like to give you some tips on how to take care of your eyes during your celebrations. ? Do not eat in excess nor food with too much salt, to avoid a rise of blood pressure, which could affect your eyes. ? Eat less sweets. ? Avoid smoking. ? Eat fruits and vegetables. ? Stay…
?It's a phenomenon called heterochromia, which is common among some animals, but rare in humans.? With this condition, one iris is a different color from the other. It can be partial (a part of the iris) or complete (the whole iris), and it doesn’t involve any health risks. Louis Émile Javel, an ophthalmologist himself, as well as celebrities such as…
The year is almost over. Did you remember to get your annual eye check-up? You still have time. End your 2019 with healthy eyes. ☎ You can make an appointment with #PrecisionEyeCare at (410) 377 2422.
Cleaning your glasses is essential in order to have clear vision and extend your glasses' service life. How should you clean your glasses? ✅ Always leave a microfiber cloth in your glasses' case. Make sure it's clean, to avoid damaging the lenses. ✅ At home, you can use water and neutral soap to gently rinse it with your fingertips. Use…
Are you curious to see if you’d be a candidate for any of our cataract corrective surgeries? ?Take our cataract self-exam and find out on this link➡️ http://bit.ly/cataract-surgery-test
At #PrecisionEyeCare, we are researching services provided to African-American patients with glaucoma. Patients who are eligible and agree to participate will be compensated for their time. Patients’ participation is voluntary. ➡️If you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact Ms. Abena Adjei at ?aaadjei@email.unc.edu.