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In This Issue: February 2024 High Myopia (Nearsightedness) & Macular Degeneration Risk February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) month. AMD is the deterioration of the central part of the retina (the macula) due to age. There is also a similar condition that can affect younger people who have severe myopia (nearsightedness). If you have an […]

In This Issue: December 2023 Happy Holidays! All of us at Nevada Eye Physicians extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones during this holiday season. May your days be filled with joy, peace, love and good health – especially your eye health. Remember to take care of yourself by getting plenty of […]

In This Issue: October 2023 Costume Contacts May Haunt You Long After Halloween October is Halloween Safety Month: costume contact lenses sold without a prescription are illegal! If you’re planning to incorporate scary eyes into your Halloween costume, beware of costume contact lenses labeled “one size fits all” or “no need to see an eye […]

In This Issue: August 2023 8 Tips for Children’s Eye Safety August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. There are a few common warnings most parents tell kids to help protect their eyes: never look directly at the sun (even during an eclipse) and don’t shoot projectile toys directly at another person’s face. But there […]

In This Issue: June 2023 Post a Selfie on National Sunglasses Day The Vision Council is urging everyone to post a selfie wearing sunglasses on June 27 to their favorite social media outlet. If you participate, please use these hashtags: #SunglassSelfie, #SolarFlair and #NationalSunglassesDay, and tagging @TheVisionCouncil on Facebook and Instagram and @OpticalIndustry on Twitter. The goal is to celebrate […]

In This Issue: April 2023 April is Sports Eye Safety Month Nearly 30,000 people of all ages sustain sports-related eye injuries every year from both low and high-intensity sports. From soccer to bike riding, from youth leagues to the pros, all players run the risk of injuries such as: You have the power to significantly […]

In This Issue: February 2023 Foods to Avoid if You Have Macular Degeneration February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. AMD damages your central vision, making it difficult to perform normal daily tasks. There are two types of AMD: the dry form is caused when small yellow deposits collect under the retina (the back of your eye); the wet form is […]

In This Issue: September 2022 Are Fonts Shrinking As you Grow Older? September is Self-Improvement Month Back to School; Back to Blue Light  Eye Care Tip of the Month: Be Healthy Are Fonts Shrinking as You Grow Older? It may seem like restaurant menus, clothing labels, text messages and other printed words get smaller after […]

In This Issue: July 2022 Are Sunglasses Really That Important? Signs of Heart Disease Can Appear in Your Eyes Eye Care Tip of the Month: Research Your Family Eye History Are Sunglasses Really That Important? They can look cool on adults and adorable on kids, but are sunglasses really that important? The answer is a […]

It’s Healthy Vision Month: 7 Tips for You Many changes in eyesight happen gradually. In fact, you may not realize that you’re compensating for vision problems in one or both eyes. Unfortunately, there are also eye diseases that have no symptoms in the early stages. If you are not having comprehensive eye exams on a […]