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Importance of Regular Eye Exams
Some people underestimate an importance of regular eye exams, as they think that if nothing is hurting in the eyes and their vision seems normal, there is no need to go to an Ophthalmologist or an Optometrist. However, a sight test can pick up early signs of eye conditions before a person starts feeling symptoms, ... read more
All "Myth versus Fact" about our eye sight
Several websites list "Myth versus Fact" about our eye sight, but none list all myths that exist. We wanted to check and collect all the "old wives' stories" out there about eye sight and see if those are confirmed by the experienced ophthalmologists. We checked several well-known eye and medical websites such as health.com, WebMD.com, ... read more
Halloween Contact Lenses - Be aware of their Hazards
Halloween is a great holiday where both adults and kids can participate and have fun, be creative, crafty, engage their imagination and talents. However as in any activity, safety needs to be considered. As eye care professionals, we would like to warn about hazards of specialty contact lenses that are nowadays used to enhance Halloween ... read more
Our youtube.com Videos
It is said that a picture is worth a 1000 words, thus we would like to inform our readers that Miramar has videos on Youtube that provide visual information on our Medical Center and services. We hope you learn more about Miramar Eye Medical Group if you view these Youtube.com videos about us: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMy2NaAwSuo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r12Aspb2WcQ ... read more
WebMD on How to Use Eye Drops and Ointments
Many eye problems are treated with eyedrops or eye ointments, and sometimes with both. Most people know to use medications only as directed by a doctor, store them properly following instructions on the label, and not to use expired medications. Even though drops and ointments are widely used, many people don't know the best way ... read more
Taking Care of your Eyes on the regular basis
We all know the need to stop smoking, eat right, take vitamins and exercise regularly to stay healthy. Also very important is to read labels on prescription medications and discard expired ones. Having regular health exams with your doctor and not ignoring any health issues also cannot be overemphasized for our overall health. All the ... read more
TREATMENT AND SURGERY OF THE CORNEA at MIRAMAR
TREATMENT AND SURGERY OF THE CORNEA Corneal Transplant Surgery The cornea is the clear covering of the front of the eye which bends, or refracts, light rays as they enter the eye. For clear vision to occur, the cornea must have the correct shape and clarity to focus incoming light rays precisely on the retina ... read more
Miramar Eye Specialists Medical Group and Oculoplastic specialist Daniel Ebroon, MD can provide a variety of options to get rid of your unflattering wrinkle brow or sagging skin with the use of cosmetic fillers. These new fillers include Juvederm, Juvederm Voluma, and Restylane and can last a few months to a year. Most of the ... read more
Why Your Annual Eye Exam is Important
Can you remember when you had your last eye exam? Periodic eye examinations may be your most important preventive health care exam. Many sight threatening eye diseases, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, show no obvious signs or symptoms in the early stages. The AARP association reports that 38 million Americans over the age of ... read more