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What is Dry Eye?

Doctor putting drops in patient's eyes

Dry eye disease is a common condition – according to the National Eye Institute, nearly 16 million Americans have dry eye. It occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. This tear instability leads to inflammation and damage of the eye's surface.

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Fireworks Safety Tips

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Fireworks are dangerous and July 4 is an especially risky time for eye injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks are involved in thousands of injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms with 15% of those injuries being eye-related. Most fireworks injuries occur during the one-month period surrounding the Fourth of July.
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Cataracts – Did you Know…

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Prevent Blindness America declared June as Cataract Awareness Month. A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that can cause vision to become blurry or dim. Generally, a cataract does not cause pain, redness or tears. This common eye disease affects millions of people but is easily treatable and can be corrected with a fast, minor and virtually pain-free surgical procedure.

Dr. Christin DeMoss

Faculty Focus: Dr. Christin DeMoss

Dr. Christin DeMoss

Christin DeMoss, OD doesn’t know for sure, but she thinks she might be among the few people who took one of those “What job should you do when you grow up?” quizzes in high school that actually worked out.

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Protect Your Eyes from Ultraviolet Light

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Now with warmer weather and longer hours of sun exposure, many of us remember to protect our skin by applying sunblock, but your eyes need protection as well. It is important to wear proper eye protection to shield your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) exposure.

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