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March 28, 2022 by windycityretina 0

All Things Retina: The Part of the Eye That Makes Vision Possible

There are several components of the eyes that make vision possible. You may be surprised to know how our vision works, and we see the world around us. Our eyes are the miracle of nature that allows us to see the extraordinary view. The process of seeing is initiated…

December 14, 2021 by windycityretina 0

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Ultimate Guide on Treatment and Prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy

The Retina is an important part of the eye that interprets the light into an electrochemical signal which is then converted into the images in the brain that we see. When a person develops diabetes at an uncontrollable level it can damage the blood vessels that supply blood to…

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October 13, 2021 by windycityretina 0

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Here’s How to Find out if Your Halloween Contact Lenses are Illegal

Spooky contact lenses can complete your Halloween costume. But beware of the dangers of illegal costume contact lenses lurking on store shelves and invading online retailers. Though the federal government works to keep illegal and harmful versions of decorative or color contact lenses off the shelves, they can still…

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September 3, 2021 by windycityretina 0

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More Older Americans Will Suffer From Low Vision, Here’s How to Make Life Easier and Safer

The number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years, as more people live longer. Low vision describes poor vision that can’t be fixed or improved with glasses, contacts or surgery. People with low vision have blind spots that can make it difficult…

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August 2, 2021 by windycityretina 0

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Ophthalmologists Anticipate a School Year Marked by Complaints of Eye Strain

When COVID-19 first shut classrooms, we got a glimpse into different digital challenges. Among them, kids aren’t immune to developing tired, dry eyes from concentrating on laptops and tablets for extended periods of time. The discomfort drove some of them to their ophthalmologist, looking for relief. To prepare students and their…

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July 1, 2021 by windycityretina 0

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Seven Myths About Sunglasses That Could Damage Your Vision

Did you know that too much sun on unprotected eyes increases the risk of eye disease? The good news is that prevention is simple: Wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation. But there are a lot of common myths about sunglasses and eye…

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June 11, 2021 by windycityretina 0

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Nation’s Ophthalmologists Issue New Advice This July 4th

Every Fourth of July, families, friends, and communities come together throughout the country to view firework displays. And every year, we encourage the public to leave the fireworks to the professionals and go to a public display. At the same time, fireworks sales have spiked as much as 400…

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