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Mar13
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Survey Shows That What You Don’t Know About Vision Loss May A Big Problem

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

Vision LossMany studies have shown that people fear blindness as much if not more than they fear cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems. However, one new study shows that the vision loss that Americans are scared about is actually an issue they know very little about. The year 2020, with all its symbolism with clear vision, is the year to change that.

The number of people who will be affected by eye diseases that cause vision loss or blindness is expected to double in the years ahead, which makes it critical that people understand what puts them at risk for vision loss.

Unfortunately, a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll about what Americans actually know when it comes to caring for their vision shows that we have a long way to go in helping people better understand eye health. Read more

Feb27
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3 Secrets to Facial Fillers That Make You Look Naturally Younger, Not Overdone

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care, Cosmetic

dermal fillersHave you ever seen someone and been able to tell that he or she has had something “done” to their face? Maybe they have that telltale overblown “chipmunk” cheek look, or their lips look way too plumped up.

On the other hand, have you ever seen someone you know or recognize and thought, “She looks great! I wonder if she has a new skincare routine, or has had a lifestyle change that makes her look more energized?”

In either scenario, it could be that the person has had facial, or dermal, fillers. Which brings us to the #1 secret about fillers: Read more

Feb20
00

Free eBook: Your Guide To Cosmetic Eye Procedures For A Younger Looking You

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

Cosmetic eye procedures are becoming increasingly common among both men and women in the U.S. In fact, upper or lower eyelid surgeries are the 4th leading type of cosmetic surgical procedures, and nonsurgical procedures that tighten skin around the eye areas are equally popular.

It’s easy to understand why so many of us are seeking cosmetic eye procedures, whether surgical and nonsurgical. Your eyes are the focal point of your face, and are one of the first areas to show the effects of aging. Read more

Feb6
00

What Your Eyes Could Tell You About Your Heart (& More)

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

Did you know that the back of the eyes are the only place on the human body in which blood vessels can be visually observed? And how healthy your eyes’ blood vessels are can be a critical—and even lifesaving—indicator of how healthy the rest of your body’s blood vessels may be.

As a result, by examining the interior and back of your eyes, an ophthalmologist can detect damage that may be linked to heart disease or other serious medical problems. Read more

Jan30
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Why You Can Have Glaucoma & Not Realize It Until Serious Vision Loss Occurs

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Glaucoma, Knoxville Eye Care

There’s a good reason eye doctors often refer to glaucoma as “the silent theif of sight.” Because damage to vision is painless and progresses gradually, many patients only realize they were actually experiencing symptoms in hindsight.

For example, Dr. Holt says, “I once had a patient who didn’t realize he had glaucoma. However, he had noticed that after he hit a golf ball he couldn’t see it in the sky. He also mentioned that, while on his job as a plumber, he kept hitting his head on pipes that he just didn’t see were in his way.” Read more

Jan20
00

What Should—And Shouldn’t—You Do Right Away If You Injure Your Eye?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

If you tune in to the Today Show, you’re probably aware that co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was absent from the show for a few weeks at the end of last year due to a serious eye injury. Guthrie, 47, first shared the news of her injury in late November, explaining that she was undergoing laser treatments to repair a torn retina, which was caused when her young son accidentally threw a toy train that hit her eye.

Within 24-hours after the toy hit her eye, Guthrie couldn’t see out of that eye due to a build up of blood behind the retinal tear. The retina is a layer of nerve cells that line the back wall of the eye, responsible for sensing light and sending signals to the brain. Read more

Dec20
00

3 ‘Eye Opening’ Reasons Upper Or Lower Eyelid Surgery May Be Right For You

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cosmetic, Knoxville Eye Care

There’s a good reason that eyelid surgeries are the 4th most common cosmetic surgery in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, just behind breast augmentation, liposuction, and nose reshaping.

Eyelid surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids or both, and is one of the most desired procedures to improve facial appearance by restoring a more youthful look. However, procedures can also resolve functional problems with the eyelids. Read more

Dec3
00

Dr. Janis L. Holt Joins Baptist Eye Surgeons As Cataract & Cornea Specialist

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts, Cornea, Knoxville Eye Care

Dr. Janis L. Holt will join Baptist Eye Surgeons at both the Knoxville and Morristown locations in December, 2019. Dr. Holt specializes in cataract surgery and corneal disease and transplant procedures.

She has performed thousands upon thousands of state-of-the-art cataract surgeries and partial thickness corneal transplantations. In addition, she also particularly enjoys helping patients understand and live optimally with glaucoma, diabetic eye diseases, and macular degeneration. Read more

Dec2
00

Eye Exams Can Save Your Sight—And Your Life

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

eye examsEye exams—they’re on that list of doctor visits you’re advised to make on a regular basis, much like you’re told to get your car’s oil changed and tires checked periodically. And you know the experts are right, and you know you should follow through. And yet …

It’s so easy to forget, or push the date off until later, especially when the proverbial tires seem to be rolling along just fine, thanks.

The thing is: Eye exams aren’t just about your eyes. If the ongoing safety of your vision isn’t of paramount importance (and if it’s not, why not?) then maybe the fact that your eyes hold clues to the health of the rest of your body is enough to get you in the ophthalmologist’s chair. Read more

Nov22
00

Can Cataract Surgery For Seniors Improve Cognitive Skills & Quality of Life?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts, General Eye Surgery, Knoxville Eye Care

Cataract Surgery For SeniorsFor years researchers have been suggesting that seniors who have healthy vision or those who take steps to improve their vision experience lifestyle benefits that extend beyond their eyesight.

Most recently, a study reported in the American Academy of Ophthalmology found that seniors who had cataract surgery showed a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to what they were exhibiting before surgery.

Research like this is raising an exciting question: Can cataract surgery have a positive impact on cognitive skills like memory and focus for seniors as well? Read more

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