Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on February 7, 2023
February often brings thoughts of heart-shaped candies and heart-themed décor for Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it should make you think about your heart health too! February is Heart Health Month, a time to focus on heart health and disease prevention. Many don’t realize that the eyes and heart are connected. The eyes reveal a… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on January 25, 2023
Stress is one factor that affects most of us in our busy lives, and health conditions from stress are common. However, did you know that stress can also affect your eyes? When life feels too busy or demanding, your eyes can pay the price like the rest of your body does during those emotionally difficult… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on January 11, 2023
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a necessary time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. The most common forms of glaucoma primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, but glaucoma can affect… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on January 4, 2023
The winter season is here! Dry eyes are prevalent during winter because of the cold, harsh winter winds, dry outdoor air, and dry indoor heat. These sudden changes in the atmosphere produce the onset of moisture evaporation inside your eyes. Thus, our tear glands do not produce fluid quickly enough to maintain the liquid coating… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on November 14, 2022
Can you believe that Thanksgiving will be upon us next week? Before you start planning your Thanksgiving dinner feast, we want to share a few menu options to add to your traditional recipes that include a few eye-healthy choices. The nutrient-rich diet’s holiday greens and the reds, yellows, oranges contribute to an eye-healthy medley Thanksgiving… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on November 1, 2022
There comes a time when nearly everyone experiences that uncomfortable and gritty feeling when your eyes become too dry. However, for some people, dry eye is more than a short-lived annoyance when the dry eye symptoms continue and are an issue that often might be due to dry eye syndrome. Here is empowering information about… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on October 25, 2022
Are you ready to celebrate and have fun this Halloween? Creating your Halloween costumes and putting the extra finishes on your costume look to indulge in a fun expression of your personality, but if you are not careful in what you choose, your costume could lead to a trip to the eye doctor. Thinking of… Read More
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
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on October 4, 2022
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
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
