Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Eye Health
Every year people around the world get excited to make resolutions, and whether it’s their goal to exercise more often or finally pick up a new hobby, we all have our sights set on something incredible for 2020. But alongside your other new year resolutions, you might want to consider fitting in one more – […]
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Asking how old someone used to be an incredibly taboo question – the concept of aging, in general, was something that was always looked down upon. In a society that practically worships youth, getting older doesn’t exactly seem like a welcome process. However, there are plenty of people trying to change that, and the creation […]
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Depending on the type of job you have and how you spend your free time, the number of hours that you’re in front of a digital screen can be shocking. Most adults spend at least several hours per weekday on a computer at work and then come home to play games on their tablet or […]
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The right lighting can make a big difference in your ability to read, work on the computer or perform a hobby. Sometimes it is the simplest things that can really make a big difference in our lives – and providing good lighting is one of those things you can do to make a huge difference. […]
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Twenty years ago, parents and physicians didn’t have many concerns about a child’s eyesight relating to prolonged screen time. While television was often believed to strain one’s eyes, most kids and teens were content to play outside and only had to wear vision correction if it was their genetic destiny. Now that tablets and smartphones […]
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Carolinas Centers for Sight, P.C. would like to make you aware that each year, tens of thousands of sports and recreation-related eye injuries occur. The good news is that 90 percent of serious eye injuries are preventable through the use of appropriate protective eyewear. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your […]
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For many years, the tests to predict if someone will develop Alzheimer’s have been very invasive and expensive. Called PET scans, they explore parts of the brain where disease-specific plaques reside and can often determine if someone is on the path to developing the condition. However, a recent study at the Washington University of Medicine […]
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Every meal we eat is an opportunity to fuel our bodies with nutrient-dense food that aids in our overall well-being. Whether each bite is rich in protein for building strong muscles or includes healthy fats for decreasing the risk of heart disease, all parts of our bodies can benefit from certain foods. As we get […]
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Sometimes the perfect meal deserves a glass of wine, and a special occasion or weekend trip might involve some of your favorite cocktails or champagne. While drinking alcohol every so often may lead to a slower pupil reaction, eye twitching, or can further encourage dry eye symptoms, it can be a relatively harmless social activity. […]
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It’s been ingrained in our minds from a young age that smoking is a major health concern and should be avoided at all costs. Yet for those who smoke on a regular basis, quitting is so much easier said than done. Your friends and family may have wanted you to quit for a long time, […]
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