Oct30

How To Keep Your Vision Healthy in 2021

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Eye Infection, Knoxville Eye Care

You’re always looking for ways to improve your health. Whether it’s hitting the gym more or cutting down on fast food, you want to be your best for as long as possible. But have you ever considered the health of your eyes? Keeping your vision healthy is a year-round job. Fortunately, you can take care of your eyes regardless of the year by following a few basic steps. fall eye safety

To keep your vision healthy during 2021:

Schedule a baseline eye exam
Wear high-quality sunglasses
Wear eye protection when appropriate
Don’t smoke
Know your family’s vision history

Sep28

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Will I Get Cataracts?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts

According to the University of Michigan Kellog Eye Center, anyone’s risk of developing cataracts is pretty high. Over 95% of people who are 65 and older have a cataract. What’s more, half of those between the ages of 75 and 85 have experienced some loss of vision due to this condition. Will I get cataracts?

To better understand cataracts, we’ll look at:

Other risk factors for cataracts
What are cataracts?
Cataract symptoms
Diagnosing cataracts
Treatment of cataracts

While your chances of developing cataracts are high, there’s no reason to panic. Some common myths about cataracts include that they result from straining your eyes, or that they can spread from one eye to the other. The truth is that cataracts are a natural part of aging and develop slowly over time. This means that they can be caught early on using dilated eye exams. Read more

Aug31

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Can You Have Cataract Surgery If You Have Macular Degeneration?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts, General Eye Surgery, Macular Degeneration

The short answer is yes, you can have cataract surgery if you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The real question is whether cataract surgery will actually help your vision or not if you have AMD. The answer to that question is “probably, yes,” but it would be helpful to define what cataracts and AMD are to understand why that is.

To answer why you can probably have cataract surgery if you have macular degeneration, we’ll look at:

Establishing the reason for your vision loss
Can cataract surgery worsen AMD?
Understanding macular degeneration and cataracts

Aug15

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Considering Botox? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cosmetic

Our skin changes over time. As elasticity breaks down, wrinkles and creases develop around our eyes, which makes us look tired or older than we may feel. While this is perfectly natural, you may find yourself wondering if there’s a way to help safely rejuvenate your skin without extreme measures such as plastic surgery. Botox for eyes

If this sounds like you, then it may be time to consider Botox treatment. Botox is a natural, purified protein that’s been FDA-approved to treat signs of aging as well as for other medical uses. It works by relaxing muscles around the eye, resulting in fewer muscle contractions that cause signs of aging. Another benefit of botox treatments is that you can get them at any time. Read more

Aug1

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Dr. Adam Carrera Joins Baptist Eye Surgeons As Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

We’re so excited to introduce our patients to Dr. Adam Carrera. Dr. Carrera will be joining Baptist Eye Surgeons on August 3. He’s a skilled surgeon who has a passion for developing relationships with his patients and involving them in every decision made for their eye health and care. All of us at Baptist Eye Surgeons are thrilled to welcome Dr. Carrera to our team.

Jul31

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When Is a XEN Gel Stent Right for Me?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

Glaucoma is a silent condition that can slowly steal your sight without treatment. While treatments such as eye drops, medications, and surgeries exist, they don’t always work for everyone. This can lead people to seek alternative methods to help preserve their vision. Xen Gel Stent

Enter the XEN Gel Stent. This tiny tube allows the liquid in your eye to flow properly, which in turn reduces high eye pressure. It’s for those who haven’t had luck with other forms of glaucoma treatment. Most people may qualify for the procedure pending their doctor’s approval. Talk to your doctor about side-effects and other risks. Read more

Jul15

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Dr. Erik Sweet Joins Baptist Eye Surgeons As Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

Dr. Erik Sweet, comprehensive ophthalmologist This month, Baptist Eye Surgeons welcomes Dr. Erik Sweet as the newest member of our team. Dr. Sweet is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with a passion for educating his patients and making sure they feel heard. We look forward to him joining our practice and the enthusiasm that he brings. Read more

Jul10

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UV Safety Month 2020: Fun in the Sun While Protecting Your Vision

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

UV Safety Month Everyone here at Baptist Eye Surgeons wants you to have the best summer possible. Whether it’s grilling, going on vacation, or simply spending as much time outside as possible, we want you to be making smart choices about your vision while having fun in the sun.

That’s why we are so passionate about UV Safety Month. To have the best summer ever, you need to understand how easy preventing UV damage to your eyes is, how to choose the best sunglasses, and know the dangerous effects of UV radiation. Read more

Jun30

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Diabetes and Vision: How High Blood Sugar Affects Eyesight

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

Diabetes and vision If you have diabetes, then you know how difficult it can be to keep up with all the variables involved. Everything you do, from general health to eating to exercising, all serve to help keep your blood sugar in check. Failure to do so can harm organs like your heart and kidneys, as well as nerves.

High blood sugar also has an effect on your eyesight. When it comes to diabetes and vision, you want to understand how diabetes affects your vision and be aware of your risk of diabetic eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. You also want to make sure that you’re visiting your ophthalmologist for annual comprehensive eye exams.

Jun25

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Fireworks and Eye Safety – Safety Tips for the 4th of July

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

Fireworks and eye safety While fireworks and Independence Day are a classic pair, you should still exercise caution when combining them. According to a recent report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), almost two-thirds of emergency room visits due to fireworks occurred between mid-June and mid-July of 2018.

Fireworks and eye safety are a huge concern at any time of year, but especially before and after the 4th of July. You need to know the risks fireworks pose to your eyes and vision, how to handle fireworks responsibly, and what to do if a fireworks-related injury were to occur.

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