These seven tips can help ensure that you receive early diagnosis and effective treatment of age-related macular degeneration, one of the most leading causes of blindness in those over the age of 50.
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7 Ways to Protect Your Eyes from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
posted: Feb 18, 2020.
These seven tips can help ensure that you receive early diagnosis and effective treatment of age-related macular degeneration, one of the most leading causes of blindness in those over the age of 50.
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Early Detection of Glaucoma Can Save Your Sight
posted: Feb 06, 2020.
Early detection of glaucoma can slow or stop its progression
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20/20 in 2020
posted: Jan 23, 2020.
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 20/20 vision is a term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20
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Use It, Don’t Lose It
posted: Dec 10, 2019.
Use your vision benefits before they expire at the end of the year. If you have any kind of optical coverage, you might reach the end of the year with unused and forfeited benefits.
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What do the Letters After a Physician's Name Mean?
posted: Jul 11, 2019.
Surgeon Qualifications and Certifications
Whether you are referred to a physician for surgical care, or you make the choice yourself, don't take your surgeon's qualifications for granted. Make sure your operation
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PLEASE WELCOME DR. MARISSA KOOPMAN, O.D.
posted: Aug 21, 2018.
Dr. Marissa Koopman received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Binghamton University in 2013. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry
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What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
posted: Jul 13, 2017.
What is Age-Related
Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
A common eye condition and leading cause of vision loss amongst people over 50,
age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is deterioration or damage of the
macula, a small
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Ptosis: What Is It and How We Fix It
posted: Jun 27, 2017.
By: Alexander Rabinovich, M.D.Eyelid Ptosis is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid.
This occurs when the levator muscle, which raises the eyelid, is not strong
enough to do so properly.
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The Benefits of Facial Fillers
posted: Jun 27, 2017.
By: Alexander Rabinovich, M.D.With age, our faces begin to reveal the effects of gravity,
sun exposure and even years of muscle movements such as that of smiling and
chewing. Tissues which keep
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Why Sunglasses Are Important
posted: May 22, 2017.
Most of us share the common belief that sunglasses – Ray Ban, Maui Jim, Silhouettes and Nike – are great accessories worn for fashion aesthetics on occasion. Despite these being
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