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What is a Cataract? A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the eye’s lens. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina converts the light that comes through the lens into signals. It sends the signals to… Read More
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The blue light from your digital devices may affect you from falling asleep and having a quality night’s sleep. You may have experienced trouble falling asleep after staring at your phone or other digital devices right before bedtime. The blue light from your digital devices keeps us up and stimulates us to wake up, whether… Read More
Posted by: Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates in Eye
February often brings thoughts of heart-shaped candies and heart-themed décor for Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it should make you think about your heart health too! February is Heart Health Month, a time to focus on heart health and disease prevention. Many don’t realize that the eyes and heart are connected. The eyes reveal a… Read More
Posted by: Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates in Eye
Stress is one factor that affects most of us in our busy lives, and health conditions from stress are common. However, did you know that stress can also affect your eyes? When life feels too busy or demanding, your eyes can pay the price like the rest of your body does during those emotionally difficult… Read More
Posted by: Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates in Eye
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a necessary time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. The most common forms of glaucoma primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, but glaucoma can affect… Read More
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The team at Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates is excited to welcome Dr. Edward Bustamante, O.D. to our growing practice. We are thrilled to share that Dr. Edward Bustamante, OD, MBA joined the MCOA team recently and is now accepting new and existing patients. He brings with him 20+ years of extensive optical and medical optometric… Read More
Posted by: Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates in Eye
Your eyes are the windows to your soul and the lens of your eye; you use them daily for everything from driving to reading to seeing your loved one’s face. With age, the proteins in your lens can clump and cause things to look blurry, hazy, or less colorful, which are a few recognizable symptoms… Read More
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The month of October is notable for seeing pumpkins, shorter days, and seeing the leaves beginning to change to the beautiful Fall season colors. Also, Eye Injury Prevention Month is proclaimed to emphasize the importance of preventing accidents and injury to your eyes. Did you know that 44% of eye injuries happen in the home,… Read More
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This week is when the seasons change, and we say goodbye to summer and welcome the first day of Fall. Fall is a beautiful time of year to see the beautiful leaves change. The days and nights get cooler, so it’s time for many to deal with eye irritation due to fall allergies. Did you… Read More
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