by ECS Tennessee | Oct 7, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Eye Protection
Has bright light got you squinting or reaching for your sunglasses even when you’re inside? Find out what light sensitivity might mean, and when you should visit your doctor. It’s normal to have some sort of adjustment period when going from a dim or dark room into a...
by ECS Tennessee | Sep 9, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health
Having your eyes dilated can feel like an inconvenience, but there’s a good reason for a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Here we learn more about why this is necessary (and if it’s ever ok to ask your doctor to skip it). You’re probably familiar with the pupil of your...
by EyeCare Specialties of TN | Jul 15, 2021 | Eye Health, Improve Eyesight, Vision Loss
Maybe your mother told you as a child that eating carrots can improve eyesight, or maybe you’ve heard it elsewhere. Wherever you learned it, the question remains: Is it myth or truth? The answer is that yes, under certain circumstances, the nutrients in this popular...
by EyeCare Specialties of TN | Jul 9, 2021 | Eye Health, Glaucoma, Vision Loss
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, and each type is different. The two most common forms are open-angle glaucoma, and closed-angle glaucoma. These two types of glaucoma in particular have several things in common: High eye pressure is the greatest risk factor They...
by EyeCare Specialties of TN | Jul 6, 2021 | Astigmatism, Contact Lenses, Eye Health
People with astigmatism need to wear contact lenses that are especially for their condition. If you have astigmatism, you’ll want to learn these details about the three types of contacts. What is Astigmatism? In people without astigmatism, the cornea of...
by EyeCare Specialties of TN | Jun 24, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Summer Eye Protection
Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means: More fun in the sun. But some of those fun activities and additional hours spent in the sunlight can put your eye health at risk. Make eye care a priority with our top 10 ways to focus on eye...
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