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Staying Active Helps Vision Health
July 7th, 2020
What are some of the things we can do to keep our eyes healthy? Eat carrots? Wear sunglasses? While carrots do provide good nutrients for our eyes and we definitely recommend wearing sunglasses any time you’re in the sun during the brightest...Read More »
The Importance of Fireworks Eye Safety
July 1st, 2020
We all love celebrating Independence Day with some good food, friends and family, and a dazzling display of fireworks. However, it’s easy to forget that fireworks are explosives. Injuries from fireworks are so common that the Consumer Product...Read More »
Eye Safety and Swimming
June 23rd, 2020
Before diving into the pool this summer, make sure you’re aware of the eye safety facts. What can we do to protect our eyes while we cool off in the pool or have a swim in a lake? What are we protecting our eyes from anyway? Eye Irritants in...Read More »
Cataract Awareness Month
June 5th, 2020
Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness. In the US alone, they affect over 24 million adults over the age of forty and half of seniors aged eighty and up. Babies are sometimes born with congenital cataracts and require surgery so...Read More »
Important Clinic Reopening Announcement
May 4th, 2020
The Isthmus Eye Care family hopes each of you continue to be healthy and safe. We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their patience and support during this unprecedented situation. We are pleased to inform you that...Read More »
Anti-reflective coating: See better and look better
March 2nd, 2020
Anti-reflective coating (also called "AR coating" or "anti-glare coating") improves vision, reduces eye strain and makes your eyeglasses look more attractive. These benefits are due to the ability of AR coating to virtually eliminate reflections from...Read More »
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
March 2nd, 2020
Whether you spend hours in front of a computer or use power tools at your day job, it is always important to keep eye health and safety in mind as the gift of sight is irreplaceable. With more and more individuals depending on technology to...Read More »
Lens Care Tips
February 25th, 2020
Corrective lenses are wonderful things that allow us to enjoy the advantages of good eyesight, and we need to take good care of them. Whether you wear glasses or contact lenses, we want to offer you a few tips on how to make sure they last as long...Read More »
What is Age Related Macular Degeneration?
February 3rd, 2020
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss for people over the age of 50. In AMD patients, vision loss occurs as the macula deteriorates over time. The macula is the part of the retina responsible for sharp,...Read More »
Blue Light and Our Eyes
January 28th, 2020
What is your routine as you get ready for bed? Most of our nightly routines include items like brushing teeth, taking out contact lenses, and washing our faces, but how many of us also make sure to check our smartphones for any last updates before...Read More »