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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Eye Health, Eye Safety, Glaucoma
As we welcome a new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on your health—and that includes your vision. January marks National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a dedicated effort to educate individuals about the dangers of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Glaucoma has been aptly named the “silent thief of sight” because it […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Eye Health, Eye Safety
Our eyes are one of the most vital yet vulnerable parts of our body and protecting them should be a top priority. Whether you’re at work, playing sports, or even performing everyday tasks, taking steps to safeguard your eyes can prevent injury and maintain your vision for life. Here’s why eye safety is crucial and […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Eye Health, LASIK Surgery
Imagine waking up each day with clear, unassisted vision—no glasses, no contact lenses, just crisp, natural sight. LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) offers this freedom by correcting common vision problems and providing a long-lasting solution to your vision needs. Here’s a closer look at how LASIK can transform your vision and enhance your daily life. […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Eye Health, Eye Safety
As we move through 2024, advancements in technology and shifts in healthcare priorities are bringing about significant changes in eye exams. Keeping up with these trends can help you ensure the best care for your vision. Here’s a look at the latest trends in eye exams this year. 1. Increased Use of AI and Machine […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Cataract Surgery, Eye Health, Intraocular Lens (IOL), Ophthalmologist
Cataract surgery is one of the most common and effective procedures performed to restore vision. In recent years, advancements in technology have significantly enhanced the precision and outcomes of cataract surgery, offering patients improved safety, quicker recovery, and better visual results. Here’s a brief overview of why advanced technology is crucial in modern cataract surgery. […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Eye Health, Nutrition
When we think about maintaining good health, nutrition is often top of mind. But did you know that what you eat also has a significant impact on your eye health? Your diet plays a crucial role in preserving your vision and preventing eye-related conditions as you age. A balanced diet rich in essential nutrients can […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Eye Health
For many people, the idea of losing your vision is frightening. We rely so heavily on being able to see the world around us that the thought of not being able to is almost unimaginable. However, some people do end up with varying cases of vision loss due to a variety of factors. Let’s learn […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Eye Health
It’s long been communicated that we need to eat a healthy and balanced diet for overall health and wellness, however, this messaging is often linked to the avoidance of serious medical concerns. By eating well, we can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and more, but what about some of the more […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Eye Health
A morning donut here, a soda with lunch there – nearly every person consumes some level of sugar each day in their normal diet, and yet many of us don’t often think about the effect it can have on our bodies. Simply avoiding candy bars as an afternoon snack isn’t enough to maintain a healthy […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Eye Health
Much like breathing or the action of our beating heart, the process of seeing is automatic – we don’t have to think about it at all and after an immense amount of small parts all perform their specific functions, we can see the world around us. Similar to any other complicated piece of machinery or […]
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