Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Patient Safety Information
From the CDC Website: How to Protect Yourself Know How it Spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another […]
Read MorePosted by: 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 […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery
As we age, our eyes go through natural changes that can sometimes affect our quality of vision. While some diseases can be caused by specific medical factors, cataracts typically develop later in life no matter how healthy you are. For most, cataracts reach a stage where seeing clearly isn’t achievable through eyewear alone, and cataract […]
Read MorePosted by: 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 […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery
For some, the thought of cataract surgery brings up feelings of uncertainty and concern – the ability to see better with glasses often seems like a better choice compared to the unknown result of post-procedure vision. However, advancements in surgical technology, as well as the implants used, have made cataract surgery quick, easy, and an […]
Read MorePosted by: 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 […]
Read MorePosted by: 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 – […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Dry Eye Treatment
At some point in our lives, we all experience a bit of eye dryness that could include discomfort, blurry vision, or the need to rub them. However for millions of people, these feelings never go away. In fact, it’s estimated that 4.88 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from regular eye dryness. Of […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery
The allure of laser eye surgery leads many people to decide to take the plunge and get rid of their glasses or contacts forever. However, the process is easier said than done, and many patients are surprised to learn that there are multiple options when it comes to correcting their vision. Most have heard of […]
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