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96. Macular Degeneration Awareness
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month. AMD is the leading cause of blindness in seniors. Reduce your risk by following these tips. Learn more: https://www.nceent.com/retina/macular-degeneration Image text, for screen readers: Get regular eye exams Exercise regularlyAvoid smokingEat eye-health foods
97. Managing Spring Allergies
Tree pollen is the first class of environmental allergen which make an appearance during the spring season in the Triangle. Raleigh is the “City of Oaks” and the rest of the Triangle certainly has its share of oak trees.Yellow pine tree pollen is a reliable marker for the onset of spring allergy season as it blankets homes, cars and streets for several weeks. Ironically, sensitivity to this yellow pine pollen...
98. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
Hearing Loss affects people of all ages Did you know that Hearing Loss affects people of all ages? Not just older adults? Hearing loss can happen at any age, even children. Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud noise, head trauma, virus or disease, hearing loss that runs in families, aging, malformation of middle ear or inner ear structures, and many other reasons. Although hearing loss with age can...
99. May is Healthy Vision Month
Did you know that May is Healthy Vision Month? It's the perfect time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. A comprehensive dilated eye exam can check for common eye problems, such as glaucoma, cataracts, andage related macular degeneration age related macular degeneration age related macular degeneration. If caught early, these diseases can often be treated successfully. So don't wait - make an appointment today!A Healthy Diet for Healthy VisionA healthy...
100. Meet Dr. Rodnell Batac: Our New Pediatric Optometrist
"I wanted a career where I could help people see better, protect their vision, and make a real difference in their daily lives," said Rodnell Batac, OD, North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat's new pediatric eye doctor. "I chose to become an optometrist because I've always been fascinated by the connection between vision, health, and quality of life. Eyes are such a small part of the body, but they...