Associates in Ophthalmology is supporting The Kessler Foundation, TEAM REEVE “WALK TO VICTORY OVER PARALYSIS”
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We’re doing it again!!! In the month of JUNE, if you BUY ONE COMPLETE PAIR of EYEGLASSES, you will receive 50% OFF a SECOND PAIR; AND Associates in Ophthalmology will DONATE $5 for every complete pair purchased to The Kessler Foundation, TEAM REEVE “WALK TO VICTORY OVER PARALYSIS” that is taking place on July 19-20,…
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Dr. Andrew Miller wins “Top Doctor” award!
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Dr Miller was recently recognized as a top ophthalmologist in the May issue of Millburn-Short Hills Magazine. The award was a result of a research team organized by MSP Communications. The “Super Doctors Research Team” asked doctors in the area to nominate one or more local colleagues (excluding themselves) whom they would choose in seeking…
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Associates in Ophthalmology is Joining the Fight Against Cancer
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From now, until April 30th, we will donate $5.00 to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for every complete pair of glasses purchased. Come in and help us support the fight against cancer, and try a brand new style for Spring!
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Research Indicates Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Cataracts in Men
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A new study shows that long-term use of daily multivitamin supplements may lower cataract risk in men. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital examined data from the Physician’s Healthy Study II (PHS II), which compiled information from nearly 15,000 male doctors age 50 and older. From 1997 to 2011, half of…
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Why more boomers are getting cataract surgery at a younger age
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On the morning I got cataract surgery, my ophthalmologist joked it was his “young day,” since all his surgical patients were under 70. I’m 43. I first noticed the haziness in my left eye about this time last year and thought it was a dirty contact. A few months later, I went to my doctor…
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The Hidden Risk for Skiers and Snowboarders
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Do you take the necessary precautions before you enjoy beautiful winter days? If you’re like most people, you probably don’t do so consistently. In a recent study published in Archives of Dermatology, researchers took multiple readings of UV radiation at 32 high-altitude ski areas in western North America and interviewed thousands of skiers and snowboarders…
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Foods that can help keep our eyes youthful and healthy
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We spend at lot of time eating right to maintain an ideal weight, healthy muscles and bones, but what we eat also affects our eyes. As we grow older, we become more prone to developing age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration or cataracts, according to eyesmart.org, an eye health information website produced by the…
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Study Shows that People Who Undergo Cataract Surgery to Correct Visual Impairment Live Longer
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SAN FRANCISCO – People with cataract-related vision loss who have had cataract surgery to improve their sight are living longer than those with visual impairment who chose not to have the procedure, according to an Australian cohort study published this month in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. After comparing the two…
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Get the Facts about Cataracts
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Though cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss worldwide, myths persist about their cause and treatment. Cataracts affect nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and older. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have cataracts, according to the National Eye Institute. “Cataracts are not preventable, but they are treatable,” said Richard…
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Eyes During Pregnancy
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Eyes may change somewhat during pregnancy due to fluid retention, increased blood volume, hormonal fluctuations and other physical shifts that are part of pregnancy. Usually these changes are temporary and resolve after the baby is born, or after weaning a breast-fed child. Vision changes tend to be minor and don’t require a new eyeglass prescription….
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