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May is National Vision Month
By Christina Reiter, BSN, CCN When it comes to our health, we often visit our doctor or nurse regularly to make sure our bodies are healthy, but what about our eyesight? It’s not always on […]
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What is Glaucoma? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By Plano Eye Associates Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can lead to damage of the eye’s optic nerve and result in blindness. Open-angle glaucoma, the most common form, affects about three million Americans—half […]
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The Dreamer
By Michelle Wallace Most people know the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Joseph had the favor of his father, and Joseph had a dream. The word for “dream” in context of […]
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The Joy of Seeing Well—Courtesy RGB Eye Associates
The Joy of Seeing Well Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine We’ve all heard the adage that seeing is believing. At RGB Eye Associates in Sherman, we believe seeing well enhances quality of life. […]
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Macular Degeneration Affects Eyesight of Millions
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness for those age 55 and older in the United States, affecting more than 10 million Americans. This disease is caused by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina, called the macula. The macula is responsible for focusing central vision in the eye, and it controls our ability to read, drive a car, recognize faces or colors, and see objects in fine detail. […]