by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Dec 15, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
1. Sharp-Edged ToysAs gifts are opened Christmas morning, take the time to check for any sharp/pointy edges. Eye injuries often occur on Christmas Day when excited children play with new toys. 2. Mistletoe CollisionsThe mistletoe is meant to be a surprise, but...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Dec 13, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
Are you considering LASIK? Here are a few of the questions to ask during your appointment: Is my prescription within the approved range? LASIK is approved by the FDA to treat certain degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness and certain types and degrees of...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Nov 2, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
In the U.S. there are between 20-30 million dry eye sufferers. Unfortunately only about 5% of those have been diagnosed with the disease and treated. Millions of people are unaware that there is a solution to their discomfort. Dry Eye Syndrome happens when your eyes...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Oct 24, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
As the US population ages, cases of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are expected to double. Right now more than 2 million people are affected by AMD. Although AMD is the most common cause of eyesight problems in people over 50 years old, it doesn’t affect...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Sep 29, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
Healthy eyes are an important part of your overall health plan. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Follow these simple steps as you age: Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Your vision may seem fine to...
by Appalachian Eye Care - Princeton & Giles | Sep 19, 2016 | Optical News, Uncategorized
It’s Football Season Again! Football season opens more discussions about concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) but they are not isolated to football – soccer and field hockey are also sports with risks for head injuries. In fact, cheerleaders have the fifth...
