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Who is at risk to develop glaucoma?

#GlaucomaAwarenessMonth ?Some people are more likely to suffer from glaucoma. You should get regular check-ups if at least one of the following items applies to you? • you are over age of 40; • you are of African, Asian or Hispanic heritage; • you have high eye pressure detected during an eye exam; • you are farsighted or nearsighted; • you…
María Romero
January 22, 2020
What you eat can also be seen in your eyes
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What you eat can also be seen in your eyes

What you eat also nurtures your eyes. ? Ingesting vitamins A, E and C will help in keeping eyes healthy.?? You can find them in green leafed vegetables, carrots, cantaloupes and citrus fruits.?? You should also add Omega 3 to your diet, which can easily be found in fish.
María Romero
January 18, 2020
eye ckeck
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Check your eyes and prevent vision loss from glaucoma.

#GlaucomaAwarenessMonth Why is it important to have a full eye examination when you turn 40 years old?? It’s because Glaucoma progresses slowly, gradually destroying peripheral vision. Since people are unaware of early peripheral vision loss, a patient can lose most of his/her sight before even knowing he/she suffers from this disease. ☎ You can make an appointment with #PrecisionEyeCare at (410) 377 2422.
María Romero
January 15, 2020
20/20 sight
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20/20

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??
María Romero
January 10, 2020
Glaucoma Awareness Month
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Did you know you can suffer from glaucoma and not be aware of it?

#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…
María Romero
January 8, 2020
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Have a great New Year with more visual independence.

#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!?
María Romero
December 31, 2019
contact lenses
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Did you check your contact lenses expiration date?

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…
María Romero
December 27, 2019
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Happy Holiday Season

#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…
María Romero
December 25, 2019
Heterocromia
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Did you know it’s possible to have different-colored eyes?

?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…
María Romero
December 20, 2019

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