Why Does Chopping Onions Drive Us To Tears?
Tears and a runny nose? Looks like that recipe called for freshly chopped onion! What is it about onions that sends our tear ducts into overdrive?
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Try These Eye-Healthy Smoothie Recipes
The right nutrients help protect our eyes from the effects of aging and eye disease.
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3 Tips For Protecting Your Eyes During The Winter
We typically worry about staying warm during the winter months, and think less about protecting our eyes. However, the winter months can be as hard on our eyes as the summer months.
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Houseplants For Healthier Eyes And Cleaner Indoor Air
Did you know that indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air? In fact, indoor air pollutants may be 2–5 times higher than outdoor pollutants!
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Is There Any Way to Prevent Cataracts?
While there is no scientific proof that you can prevent cataracts, there are certainly steps you can take to help reduce your risk factors. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which can impair your vision. Cataracts affect nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and older. By age 80, more than […]
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Cataract Symptoms and How To Handle Them
June is Cataract Awareness Month, and we’re here to help clear some of the fog surrounding cataracts. Although most of us have heard the term “cataract” before, you may not fully understand what they actually are. Cataracts are cloudy areas on the lens of the inside of the eye, which normally allow clear and focused […]
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What to Look for When Buying Sunglasses
Help protect your vision from dangerous UV rays by wearing the best sunglasses for your eyes. The weather is finally starting to heat up, and we’re sure most of you can’t wait to finally be on the beach with your toes in the sand and the sun at your back. May is UV Awareness Month, […]
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Can Eye Makeup Cause Eye Problems?
Check it out ladies: today we examine some potential problems related to eye makeup and ways you can safely avoid them. Spring is finally here, and the entire month of April is dedicated to Women’s Eye Health & Safety. And what better way to start the month off than by talking about something many women […]
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Why buy glasses in-office instead of online?
In a world where online shopping is just as common as shopping in brick and mortar stores, buying glasses online seemed to be unlikely until recently. Companies like Warby Parker and Tortoise and Blonde are working to change that perception with their offers for $99 complete pairs of glasses ordered online and delivered right to […]
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Welcome to the New Saxonburg Family Eye Care Website!
We’re proud to announce the launch of our brand new website. The site was designed with you in mind and is chock-full of several useful features. It’s now easier than ever to make an appointment, download patient forms, view current specials and promotions, and learn about the many products and services we offer at our […]