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
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on August 23, 2022
As we age, we undergo a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is ensuring our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize risks. What Are The Common Age-Related Vision Changes? Increased sensitivity to glare – this can be an… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on August 17, 2022
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
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
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
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on July 14, 2022
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
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on June 15, 2022
International Men’s Health Week is celebrated this week from June 13 – 19. Men’s Health Week falls perfectly just before Father’s Day, and to celebrate the week, we are highlighting a few things you or the men in your life can do to keep your eye health in top shape. You only have one set… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on June 8, 2022
Our eyes are windows to our health, impressive complex organs that need special attention. We like to empower our patients with a wealth of knowledge on their eye health, and we would like to discuss today’s retinal detachment. According to the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment is a sight-threatening condition that affects 1 in… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on June 2, 2022
Did you know that June is Cataract Awareness Month? Together with Prevent Blindness, the eye doctors at Cobb Eye Center are dedicated to increasing awareness of cataracts and educating patients about one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. According to Prevent Blindness, more than 25 million Americans will develop… Read More
Posted by: Cobb Eye Center in Eye Health on May 26, 2022
According to AAA, 39.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day holiday weekend. This is an 8.3% increase over 2021 60% percent increase bringing travel volumes almost in line with those in 2017. If you and your family plan to travel this Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to give… Read More
