Glaucoma – Facts and Myths

Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on October 12, 2022

Did you know that 80 million people are living with glaucoma worldwide? Knowledge is POWER, and we want to empower our patients with a wealth of information! Knowing the correct information can significantly impact your daily life and eye health. Here are six common myths that the Glaucoma Research Foundation researched we would like to… Read More


October is Eye Injury Prevention Month

Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on October 4, 2022

young woman sanding wood with safety goggles on

The month of October is notable for seeing pumpkins, shorter days, and seeing the leaves beginning to change to the beautiful Fall season colors. Also, Eye Injury Prevention Month is proclaimed to emphasize the importance of preventing accidents and injury to your eyes. Did you know that 44% of eye injuries happen in the home,… Read More


5 Myths About Conjunctivitis

Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on September 27, 2022

Conjunctivitis, usually referred to as pink eye, is a prevalent eye condition. Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, irritated by a virus, bacteria, or allergies where the eyes are inflamed and red. Some types of pink eye are very contagious and can quickly spread from person to person. There are many misconceptions about… Read More


Fall Eye Allergies: Symptoms and Treatments

Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on September 20, 2022

This week is when the seasons change, and we say goodbye to summer and welcome the first day of Fall. Fall is a beautiful time of year to see the beautiful leaves change. The days and nights get cooler, so it’s time for many to deal with eye irritation due to fall allergies. Did you… Read More


How To Prevent Digital Eye Strain?

Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on September 14, 2022

In today’s time, we use digital screens for just about everything to relax, work, play, or keep up with our daily lives. Researchers have discovered that it only takes two hours of screen time per day to have a 90% risk of developing digital eye strain. Why Do Digital Screens Cause Eyestrain?  You normally blink… Read More


Your Eye Health Matters!

Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on August 17, 2022

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Having healthy eyesight is an integral part to maintaining an excellent quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million blind and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error…. Read More


How Does Sleep Apnea Affect The Eyes?

Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on July 26, 2022

According to the National Sleep Foundation, 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with 80 percent of cases undiagnosed. Sleep Apnea is a condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep, often multiple times per night, causing lower-quality sleep and affecting your eyes. It takes longer for patients with sleep apnea to produce replenishment tears. You… Read More


What Are The Different Variations Of Color Blindness?

Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on July 19, 2022

What Is Color Blindness? According to the National Eye Institute, color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition that affects 300 million people who do not see color the way they should. Color blindness affects approximately 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women with the condition where their eyes… Read More


How Does Swimming Affect your Eye Health?

Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on July 14, 2022

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Summer is officially in full swing, and what better way to escape the endless heat than to splash in cool water. Before you head out for your next swim, we want to open your eyes to some helpful eye health tips for summer fun at the pool. Protect Your Tear Film  What is a tear… Read More


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