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,…
Read MoreTips 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…
Read MoreJanuary 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…
Read MoreNew Year’s Goals for an Eye Healthy 2024
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
As we wave goodbye to 2023, let’s leap into 2024 with positive vibrations for a healthy year ahead. The New Year is a time to start fresh and renew our commitment to health, happiness, and success. It’s important to include eye health and safety in these resolutions. Listed below are a few ways to prioritize…
Read MoreGive the Gift You Will Cherish for a Lifetime
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
It is that magical time of the year, a season of giving and being merry! Our practice would like to remind you to give yourself a gift you will cherish for a lifetime — the gift of healthy vision. As we age, we should watch for signs of age-related vision loss because early diagnosis prevents…
Read MoreShop This Holiday With an Eye on Safety
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
The holiday shopping season is in full swing. It’s the perfect time of year to make holiday memories with family and friends that will last for a lifetime. In support of Safe Toys Month, we want to empower our patients with information that includes a few safety guidelines for choosing the perfect gifts for the…
Read MoreSmoking and Your Eyes
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
It is a countdown to the end of the year, and it is almost time to wave goodbye to 2023. Many people are considering their goals for 2024; for some, quitting smoking is their top goal. The most common health effect that comes to mind when we think of smoking is lung cancer, but it…
Read MoreFeast Your Eyes On Healthy Foods
Posted by: Carolina Cataract & Laser in Eye Health
Did you know that healthy eating habits may delay age-related macular degeneration? According to the National Institutes of Health, it takes an average of 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic. Healthy eating is not just good for your eye health, but your overall health, and developing a healthy eating habit is always…
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