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Aging and Your Eyes: Effective Tips to Protect Your Vision!

As we age, it's common to notice changes in our eye health and vision. Just like other parts of the body, our eyes become more likely to face problems as we get older. You might find that your eyes don't work as well as they used to, and if these...

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Eyes on Brickell: Valentine’s Day: Red Roses or Red Eyes

What Do You Prefer On Valentine’s Day: Red Roses or Red Eyes?

Valentine's Day is a special occasion celebrated by couples and lovers worldwide. The Day is about expressing love, warmth, and companionship. However, it is also an ideal time to show yourself some love and care. Instead of adhering to norms and traditions, you can indulge in self-care this Valentine's month...

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Eyes on Brickell: Diabetes and Its Effects

Diabetes and Its Effects On Your Eyesight

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that influences how your body uses glucose, or sugar. Around 26 million Americans are diabetics, and approximately one in each three adults beyond 60 years old has the disease. One of the side effects of diabetes is that it can weaken blood vessels in the...

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Eyes on Brickell: Know About OCT Testing

Everything You Need to Know About OCT Test

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has evolved over the past decade as one of the most important ancillary tests in ophthalmic practice. It has revolutionized the clinical practice of ophthalmology. This non-invasive imaging technique provides high-resolution, cross-sectional images of the retina, retinal nerve fiber layer and the optic nerve head which...

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Eyes on Brickell: Top 5 Vision-Boosting Fruits and Veggies

5 Best Fruits And Vegetables To Improve Your Vision

You have perfect vision and eyesight! You have not had any eye diseases or problems since childhood. GREAT! Are you following a healthy nutrition and lifestyle to protect your eyesight? NO! Don’t take your eyes for granted. Maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet is vital to keep your eyes healthy, and...

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Eyes on Brickell: Eye Exam Essentials: Must-Haves

5 Essential Things To Carry For Your Next Eye Exam

Eye care and Comprehensive Eye Exam are must for people of all ages. It will help improve eyesight and prevent eyes from major diseases like – Amblyopia, Myopia, Glaucoma, Cataract etc. No matter you have an eye problem or not, just go for a routine eye checkup for healthy eyes....

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Eyes on Brickell: Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

The Causes, Symptoms and Treatments of Cataracts

Cataract is the most common eye condition responsible for vision loss in people over 50 years of age. It can cause complete blindness if left untreated. If you are experiencing difficulty in reading, blurry vision, decreased night vision and trouble in identifying different colors, then there are chances that you...

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Eyes on Brickell: Benefits of Vision Insurance

Understanding Vision Insurance and Its Advantages

The cost of Comprehensive Eye Exams and prescription eyewear is increasing day-by-day.  It can be of real concern, especially for large families. It is important to understand that a vision insurance policy is entirely different from a health insurance policy. A regular health insurance plan is designed to protect you...

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Eyes on Brickell: Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

What are the Symptoms, Causes And Treatments of Glaucoma Eye Disease?

Glaucoma is a common eye disease which is a leading cause of blindness. It is even more common among the elderly. There is a fluid at the back of your eyes, behind the iris that is responsible for sending signals to the brain. When a blockage occurs in this sequence,...

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Eyes on Brickell: Comprehensive Eye Exams vs. Contact Lens Exams

Understanding The Difference Between A Comprehensive Eye Exam and Contact Lens Exam

Contact lenses are getting more prevalent these days among youngsters. If you are suffering from any kind of vision issues either nearsightedness or farsightedness, this guide will help you choose a suitable eyewear. Check out the difference between these eye tests before you go for a refraction eye exam and...

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