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3 Tips for Protecting your Eyes for Healthy Vision Month
May is Healthy Vision Month, and here at The Eye Institute, we believe that vision health is part of an individual’s overall health management for...
Managing Ocular Allergies
Springtime is coming, and if you’ve ever experienced a North Carolina spring you’re probably all too familiar with the fact that spring and “pollen...
Low Vision: The More You Know
February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and we need your help in getting the word out. Low vision affects millions of Americans, including many...
3 Foods That Help With Eyesight
Many people resolve to improve their eating habits around this time of year. Did you know that certain foods can actually improve your eyesight and...
Sneaky Thief: How Glaucoma Can Steal Your Sight Without You Knowing
As much as 40% of your vision can be lost before you even notice. While that sounds impossible to most seeing people, it happens all the time due to...
Do What With Your Flex Spend Dollars?
Many of our patients have ‘Flexible Spending Accounts’ (FSAs) that often end each calendar year. These dollars can be used for all of your vision...
Flexible Savings Accounts: Use Your Extra Dollars for Vision Care
Do you have an FSA? Many of our patients have “Flexible Spending Accounts” (FSAs) to save money for healthcare purposes. Those typically expire at...
3 Eye Problems to Watch for Starting at Age 65
Our bodies age as we grow older and our eyes are no exception. If you are nearing the age of 65 or are past it, there are specific eye conditions...
Beyond Sunscreen: The Importance of UV Protection for Your Eyes
Most people know that UV rays can be harmful to your skin, causing irritating and painful sunburns and, over time, skin cancer. But you might not...
How We’re Keeping You and Our Team Safe During Eye Appointments
Dear Patients and Friends, COVID-19 continues — long after many of us might have guessed back in March or April. If you're nervous about...