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In This Issue: March 2023 Protect Your Eyes from Mercury in Beauty Products It was recently reported that a woman claims to have gone blind due to high levels of mercury found in a skin care product. Mercury poisoning from skin care products is possible and it can be hazardous to your overall health and […]

While most people know they should visit their primary care doctor for a checkup once a year and their dentist for cleanings twice a year, they may be unsure about how often to schedule a routine eye exam. Just as medical checkups protect your health and dental cleanings protect your teeth, routine eye exams protect […]

Whether your job requires you to work in a warehouse or to sit in front of a computer all day, your workplace can be hazardous to your eyes. No matter your profession, it is important to protect the health of your eyes!  Keep reading to learn more about how to protect your eyes during Workplace […]

Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears, or the tears that the eye does produce are of poor quality. It has been reported that more than ten million people in America experience this eye condition. Although certain medications and other factors can cause dry eye […]

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults. This is why the American Academy of Ophthalmology has named February Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness month.   This designation is aimed at educating the public about this common and debilitating eye disease. Keep reading to learn more about macular degeneration during Macular Degeneration […]

Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that often leads to permanent vision loss if left untreated. It occurs when abnormally high eye pressure causes damage to the optic nerve.   While anyone can develop glaucoma, you might be more at risk if you can identify with certain risk factors. Keep reading to learn who is most […]

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss in the United States, which is why January has been designated Glaucoma Awareness Month. Raising awareness about glaucoma is particularly important as often people do not realize that they have developed this sight-stealing disease until it has begun to permanently and significantly impact the […]

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. It is commonly referred to as the silent thief of sight as it often causes no tell-tale symptoms until permanent vision loss begins to occur.  For this reason, it’s important to visit your eye doctor regularly so that it can be detected early. Keep reading to learn […]

In This Issue: October 2022 Happy Holidays May the magic of this beautiful holiday season fill your life with joy, love and peace. Thank you for being a valued patient and for making our jobs so fulfilling. From all of us at Shepherd Eye Center, we wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! […]

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated December as Safe Toys and Celebrations Month. This designation is a timely reminder to consider eye health and safety as you go about holiday shopping this year! Keep reading to learn why knowledge is key during Safe Toys and Celebrations Month! Toy-Related Injuries Prevent Blindness, an organization dedicated […]