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Vision and birthdays –– RGB Eye Associates

January 20, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Vision and birthdays –– RGB Eye Associates

Vision and Birthdays

Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazines

We hope to grow smarter as we age, accumulating wisdom with every birthday. Knowledge about your health is an important part of that wisdom. We want you to enjoy each day of every year, and believe that maintaining good eye health and experiencing the best vision possible will enhance your life. We at RGB Eye Associates would like to make you aware of some potential eye and vision problems, the occurrence of which may increase as we get older. […]

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Live Every Moment at Every Age

September 27, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Live Every Moment at Every Age

Live Every Moment at Every Age

Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Helen Keller said that life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. Her quote is repeated often, motivating us to make the most of every day. Part of living a fulfilling life is being able to see well at every age. […]

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Dry Eyes and the Cornea

September 4, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Dry Eyes and the Cornea

Dry Eyes and the Cornea
Courtesy Advanced Eye Care Center, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Dry or irritated eyes can be a symptom of a tear disorder that limits the ability to protect the cornea and eye surface. The symptoms can vary and may include sandy or gritty eyes, burning, soreness and eye fatigue. Each person may respond differently to this irregularity in the tears. Patients may not know the severity of the damage to the cornea and ocular surface by symptoms alone. […]

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Glaucoma Nuts & Bolts

June 9, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Glaucoma Nuts & Bolts

Glaucoma Nuts & Bolts
Courtesy Advanced Eye Care, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly and painlessly steals away your sight. Glaucoma is called the silent thief of sight because it has no symptoms—it does not make your eyes red or cause pain, but it is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. Half of the people who have glaucoma are unaware they have the disease and are going blind.
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How to manage your eye allergies – Elite Vision, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 27, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on How to manage your eye allergies – Elite Vision, LIVING WELL Magazine

Managing Your Eye Allergies

By LeRoy Popowski, O.D., Elite Vision, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
It is estimated that 120 million Americans suffer from eye (ocular) allergies and further that 95% of these people are affected by seasonal or perennial allergic conjunctivitis. The prevalence of ocular allergies has been shown to be increasing due to decreased air quality and environmental allergenic agents including pollens, grasses, dust, and pet dander. […]

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Advanced Eye Care talks visual field tests – LIVING WELL Magazine

February 13, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Advanced Eye Care talks visual field tests – LIVING WELL Magazine

Performing the Visual Field Test

Courtesy Advanced Eye Care, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

The visual field test measures your peripheral vision, also called your side vision. Many diseases can reduce your peripheral vision. To diagnose and treat these conditions, we must carefully measure the peripheral vision. Your peripheral vision is measured with a special test called a visual field test. […]

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University of Colorado Eye Center announces first-in-Denver Laser Cataract Surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 23, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on University of Colorado Eye Center announces first-in-Denver Laser Cataract Surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

The University of Colorado Eye Center Announces First-in-Denver Laser Cataract Surgery
Amazing Advances in Cataract Surgery Make the Surgery Even More Precise and Effective

By Richard S. Davidson, M.D., Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Specialist in Cornea and Cataract Surgery, University of Colorado Eye Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
With more than three million procedures performed annually, chances are good that you or a loved one will need cataract surgery at some point. […]