Just Another Beautiful Day in New Mexico
May 21st, 2013
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Diabetes and Eye Health
May 20th, 2013
Diabetes and Eye Health. Read more about the disease:
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/living/diabetes.cfm
Diabetes and Eye Health – Eye M.D.-approved information from EyeSmart
www.geteyesmart.org
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively to control blood sugar (glucose) levels.
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Reducing Nearsightedness in Children
May 17th, 2013
Nearsightedness (myopia) in children is often treatable, but it may also be linked to more severe forms of the eye disorder in adulthood. With a recent increase in this common eye disorder, researchers have set out to find if environmental factors could play a role. Two new studies, one in Taiwan and one in Denmark, may have found that link.
The Taiwanese study found that children who spent at least 80 minutes a day outdoors were less likely to develop nearsightedness, suggesting the act of being outdoors alone played a role in reducing the risk of childhood myopia. The Danish study took things a step further, monitoring the amount of time children spent in direct sunlight and found, unequivocally, that children who spent more time exposed to sunlight were less likely to develop myopia.
Time Outdoors
Time outdoors is essential for the physical and emotional development of children, and is now linked to a lower chance of nearsightedness. However, it is important to remember that sun exposure can harm vision as well.
To help you child receive the benefits of being outdoors without the risks of sun exposure and eye damage, make sure to outfit them with high quality sunglasses purchased from an experienced ophthalmologist. While there, talk to your ophthalmologist about vision screening for your child to help ensure optimal vision under any conditions.
To learn more about protecting your children’s eyes, please contact an eye doctor in your area today.
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Happy Friday
May 17th, 2013
Wishing you a Happy Friday from the Land of Enchantment.
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How Transition Lenses Work
May 16th, 2013
Our Dr. Robert Melendez explains how transition lenses work and why they might not be as effective as sunglasses when driving.
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Lab Tech Excellence!
May 14th, 2013
Congratulations Sara Vigil for passing the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) exam thru JCAHPO.
Sara has worked at Eye Associates for just under 1 year in our Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico labs.
Congratulations Sara!
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National Peace Officers Week
May 13th, 2013
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week.
Established by Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
We at Eye Associates Salute our Law Enforcement Officers.
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Identifying the Gene Mutations that Cause Myopia
May 10th, 2013
Researchers at Duke Medicine believe they have found the gene mutations that cause the common eye disorder myopia (nearsightedness). The Researchers have discovered that when the genes that regulate copper and oxygen in eye tissue mutate, they can result in high-grade myopia, a condition that has been linked to an increased risk for issues such as:
- Glaucoma
- Retinal detachment
- Cataracts
These findings, however preliminary, are paving the way for future research into copper deficiency and its link to high-grade myopia. Researchers are hoping to find a link that will enable them to help prevent serious disorders by addressing copper deficiency rather than necessitating more invasive procedures.
Protecting Your Eyes
High-grade myopia effects only two percent of the population, but myopia itself is the most common eye disorder in the United States. While there is no cure for myopia, it can be treated with glasses, contact lenses, and often through surgical procedures such as LASIK and PRK.
If you suffer from myopia and are interested in learning more about your options, talk to your ophthalmologist to find the solution that is best suited to meet your particular needs.
To find an experienced ophthalmologist in your area, please visit our Eye Doctor Directory today.
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Make a Wish Foundation Event
May 10th, 2013
Your friends and family are invited to the Promenade Center outdoor event for the “Make-a-Wish Foundation” on Saturday, June 1st from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at 5200 Eubank Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. All merchants in the center will have something fun to do or eat. Eye Associates Optical will have a snow cone machine with all the flavors. Please join us for this very worthy cause.
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