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When it comes to medical expenses, you might be one of a growing trend of patients who take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefited to you by your employer. These FSA plans allow users to set aside a certain amount of money, pre-taxes, from each paycheck.


Computers may have made our working lives a whole lot easier, but they’ve wreaked havoc on our eyes. If you find yourself experiencing ocular migraines or other effects of blue light, try following these tips from our Raleigh optometrist.


If you’ve developed a painful, irritating bump on or underneath your eyelid, it’s likely that you have a stye. Most styes go away by themselves, so all you need to do is follow some basic home treatments to help it heal faster. If your stye doesn’t go away after 10-14 days, or displays any symptoms of infection, be sure to see an eye doctor right away.


Let’s face it, young eyes often take a beating, especially when contact lenses are worn. For the college age group, there are many late nights studying and hanging out with friends, which can take its toll on young eyes.


Saws, lathes, drill presses and similar machines are invaluable tools when it comes to working with metal, acrylic, and wood. However, if used improperly, they can be incredibly dangerous, especially to the eyes.


You should speak to a local LASIK surgeon if you are interested in getting LASIK surgery. Your surgery will be able to provide you with the right information. There are several myths about LASIK surgery that need to be debunked.


If you wear contact lenses, or are considering switching from eyeglasses to contacts, you may be wondering which is the best option for you: daily, weekly, or monthly contacts? The answer depends on your own lifestyle, budget, and personal preferences. In today’s post, our Raleigh eye specialist compares the advantages and disadvantages of each, so that you can choose the best option for you.


Most of us are familiar with the expression, “You are what you eat.” Research has proven time and again the importance of eating a healthy diet to prevent illnesses such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. A study published by the researchers at the University of Oxford found that eating less meat and more vegetables can lower the incidence of developing cataracts.


Earlier, we wrote a post about treating eye allergies, but we are aware that many people prefer natural remedies to over-the-counter medicines. Below are some holistic ways to treat your eye allergies this spring.


The ability to see is our most precious sense. However, one thief is responsible for taking 48% of the world’s vision. The culprit is a cataract, which occur as the eye’s lens becomes clouded, most often because of age.


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