How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?

As spring arrives it is a perfect time to check in with your total wellness. Never forgetting about eye care. Have you seen you ophthalmologist recently? There are many ways to continue to have good vision even as you age, the main preventative action you can take is to regularly schedule exams with your Ophthalmologist!

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Eye Care Wellness

As spring arrives it is a perfect time to check in with your total wellness. Never forgetting about eye care. Have you seen you ophthalmologist recently? There are many ways to continue to have good vision even as you age, the main preventative action you can take is to regularly schedule exams with your Ophthalmologist!

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National Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Awareness Month

February is national age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month!

Did you know the most common causes of low vision are age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur your central vision. It happens when aging causes damage to the macula — the part of the eye that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision.

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The Key to Lasting Health

How do we maintain a life of prolonged health? We go to the dentist, the doctor, and….the ophthalmologist! Eye care is one of the most essential aspects of living a long, happy life, but yet it is one of the most overlooked avenues when it comes to healthcare. However, did you know that 80% of what we perceive of the world comes from our eyesight alone? So, why not treat it with the utmost importance?

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Restoring Vision for the New Year

Resolutions may be a little different this year, we’re talking all things cataract implants, Synergy and Eyehance. These are used for restoring distance and near vision after cataract surgery. The end of the year might be the best time to schedule your surgery so you can begin 2022 with clear vision, mentally and physically!

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The Cataract Breakdown + A Special Surprise

Welcome to…The Cataract Breakdown! In conjunction with June being Cataract Awareness Month, Shanbom Eye Specialist wants to provide you the 411 when it comes to cataracts, but this time with a twist- instead of sifting through countless paragraphs of heavy information, we’ve broken up this article into just five easy parts. Let’s get started: What…

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Restoring Your Eyesight

Do you or someone you know struggle with poor vision due to cataracts but are unclear about your options? Do not worry, you are not alone. Cataracts have a tremendous affect on the United States public yet our education surrounding the subject seems to be lacking. Cataracts aren’t going away anytime soon; in fact they…

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LASIK: From Beginning to End

Whether you’ve already set up your appointment or you are considering a consultation, All Custom LASIK is a great ‘no-blade’ option to rid yourself of contacts or glasses. However, the process can be a bit daunting or confusing without a proper walk thru. So, here is your inside scoop of All Custom Lasik: From Beginning…

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Your 2021 Eye Surgery Handbook

Over the years, people have been hesitant to consider LASIK options, as well as other corrective eye surgeries such as cataract surgery to fix vision problems. However, with the ever-increasing medical improvements, outside research, and promised COVID safety, people are starting to enter their ophthalmologist offices again. In order to save you some time (and…

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Coronavirus & The Eye

COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory infection (affecting the lungs, airways, sinuses, etc), but it has been under speculation that it could also infiltrate the eyes. As of October, scientists move this idea from inference to definitive as direct evidence has been discovered. It is too early to determine what this means for ocular health specifically,…

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Lasik: Everything You Need To Know

Chances are if you are a glasses or contact wearer, there’s been a point where you have considered LASIK but you might find yourself scared of getting eye surgery. We wouldn’t blame you considering research can often be confusing. It can be difficult to understand the differences between types of LASIK and the technology used….

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