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Monthly Archives: June 2018
Jun22
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4 Things To Look For When Choosing Sunglasses

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

While sunglasses may be a fashion accessory, their purpose is much more important than that. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight has been linked to cataracts, retinal complications, and eye growths, including cancer. There are two types of UV radiation in sunlight—UVB and UVA. UVB radiation is considered more dangerous to the eyes and skin than UVA, but not all sunglasses filter either type of radiation. Here are 4 key factors to keep in mind when choosing sunglasses: (more…)

Jun16
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How Often Should You Have A Comprehensive Eye Exam?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Diabetes,Dry Eyes,Eye Abnormalities,Eye Infection,Glaucoma,Knoxville Eye Care,Macular Degeneration

Comprehensive Eye ExamDetecting eye diseases as early as possible gives you the best chance of saving your sight. Some of the most common eye diseases can blind you before you ever notice the first symptoms.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that you get a comprehensive eye examination at age 40, which is when changes in your vision or early signs of disease typically begin. A comprehensive screening, which includes dilating the eyes, can help identify signs of eye disease at an early stage. Continue to have a comprehensive eye exam at least every two years after age 40, and at least once a year after age 50. (more…)

Jun6
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Why You Still Need Routine Eye Exams Even If You’re Seeing Clearly

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Diabetes,Eye Abnormalities,Eye Infection,Glaucoma,Knoxville Eye Care,Macular Degeneration

When it comes to preserving your eyesight, being proactive rather than reactive makes all the difference. Regular eye examinations are often put off until our vision becomes blurry or our eyes hurt or we have some other issue with our eyesight. But even if your vision seems perfectly fine, routine eye examinations are vitally important because they are often the only way to detect many of the worst eye diseases before they have robbed you of your sight.

Dr. Marc Bodenheimer says, “A lot of times, people will come in when they’re having problems and find out that if they’d come in two or three years sooner we could have kept them from having these problems. It makes it much more difficult to treat those problems at that point.” (more…)

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