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Let´s talk about tears

Our eyes are constantly producing tears.?️  Did you know there are three different kinds? ? ➡️  Basal tears: Are used to lubricate and nourish the eye and protect the cornea. ➡️  Reflex tears: Are formed when the eyes need to remove harmful irritants, such as smoke or foreign bodies. ➡️  Emotional tears: They are produced as a response to emotional…
María Romero
October 23, 2020
HALLOWEEN
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Keep your eye safe on Halloween

October is Halloween Eye Safety Month ?️ ?, a perfect time to remember that wearing costume contact lenses without a prescription can lead to serious eye infections or permanent vision loss. Decorative lenses are medical devices, not costume jewelry.? ?Always have an ophthalmologic consultation if your #Halloween costume includes scary eyes.?‍♂️?‍♀️
María Romero
October 21, 2020
CONTACT LENS
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CONTACT LENS

Do you want to stop wearing glasses or contact lenses?? Vision correction refers to the various procedures that improve someone’s vision to help them regain visual independence. This includes LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), which is a type of refractive surgery. ? If you have farsightedness, astigmatism, or severe nearsightedness, you may not be a good candidate for LASIK. But there…
María Romero
October 14, 2020
World Mental Health Day
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World Mental Health Day

The World Mental Health Day is the perfect moment to remember that suffering from poor eyesight or vision loss ?️  may have a negative impact on a patient’s quality of life, affecting their independence, mobility, employment, education, and social relationships. It may also increase the risk of falling. Therefore, the loss of vision may have an impact on your mental…
María Romero
October 10, 2020
World Sight Day
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World Sight Day

Did you know that many cases of blindness and visual impairment are preventable?? The World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October to focus global attention on blindness, vision impairment, and to emphasize the use of prevention.?️ ➡️  Reduced vision can be caused by several different reasons, such as diabetes, cataract, age-related macular…
María Romero
October 8, 2020
Glaucoma
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How is glaucoma diagnosed?

The only certain way to diagnose glaucoma is with a comprehensive eye exam, which includes: ? Medical and ocular history ? Visual acuity and refraction ? Eye health evaluation of both the external and internal parts of your eye ? Eye pressure reading ? Dilation Since early glaucoma stages have no symptoms, half of the people don’t even realize they…
María Romero
September 30, 2020
Check-in kiosk system
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Check-in kiosk system

When coming for an appointment, you can make your own check-in! It’s faster, user-friendly, and prevents you from having to wait to be attended. ➡️  Use our kiosk system as soon as you arrive at #PrecisionEyeCare, insert your information, make any required payments, and check your insurance data. Many patients are already using this brand new attention service. You should try…
María Romero
September 25, 2020
Computer Vision Syndrome
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Computer Vision Syndrome

Do your eyes bother you when you spend too much time in front of a screen?? Due to longer exposition at home with work and virtual classes during the pandemic, you are more likely to suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome.? What are its symptoms? ? Blurred vision ? Burning or stinging eyes ? Sensitivity to light ? Headaches ? Back and…
María Romero
September 23, 2020
Pterygium
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Pterygium

Pterygium is a winged-shaped growth of pink, fleshy tissue on the surface of your eye. It’s typically noncancerous, and very easy to remove and treat, although recurrence is possible.? It’s most commonly caused by exposure to high sun and ultraviolet light, which is why people who work outside, spend a lot of time outdoors, or live in southern areas are…
María Romero
September 16, 2020
memorial day
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Memorial Day

Today #PrecisionEyeCare wants to remember those lost in the 9-11 attacks, and honor the work performed by all who gave their lives to save others.
María Romero
September 11, 2020
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