Summit Eye Center

A comprehensive ophthalmology practice that provides cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, refractive surgery, dry eye disease, and other conditions.

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"We must dare to be great, and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toll and sacrifice and high courage" - Theodore Roosevelt

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Normally, we blink our eyes about 15 times per minute. When reading or working on a computer our blink rate decreases to less than 5 times per minute. This results in #DryEye symptoms such as eye strain, fatigue, and fluctuating vision.

#blink

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#Eye rubbing can lead to the development and/or progression of #Keratoconus, a progressive thinning and bulging of the #cornea. Your mom was right...don't rub your eyes!

#crosslinking #cxl #eyecare #optometry #ophthalmology

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May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.
🎉Happy 2022!🎉

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3 tips to avoid an eye injury opening your champagne bottle.

🥂 Chill the bottle
🥂 Point the bottle away from people
🥂 Press down on the cork while twisting the base of the bottle

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Merry Christmas!

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This is a great procedure, with a goal of halting the progression of keratoconus. It involves a #collaborative effort between the ophthalmologist who performs the procedure and the optometrist who corrects the patient's vision with contact lenses.

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#MacularDegeneration affects our central vision, which is responsible for hobbies such as #knitting and #sewing.

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#CataractSurgery can decrease one's dependence on glasses by correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. A conversation with your eye doctor will help you determine what is the best option for you.

#cataract #seeyourbest

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It is estimated that nearly 1/2 of those with #glaucoma are unaware that they have glaucoma. This is due to the fact that there are no symptoms early in the disease process. Yearly dilated eye exams are critical for early diagnosis.

#preventblindness

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Are OTC artificial tears not cutting it for your #DryEye symptoms? Talk to your eye doctor to learn what treatments could help you.

#dryeyetreatment #dryeyerelief

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Omega-3 Fish Oil supplements can help patients who suffer from #DryEye. Talk to your #EyeDoctor to see if you could benefit.

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#WorldKCDay is a great opportunity to raise awareness of keratoconus. This condition results in a progressive bulging of the cornea that affects the quality of one's vision. Corneal collagen cross-linking can halt progression. Early detection = better vision.

#LivingWithKC #CXL

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Blurry or fluctuating #vision when reading is an often overlooked symptom of #DryEye. There are numerous treatments for dry eye. Talk to your doctor to see what can be done to help your situation.

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Staying active with chores such as raking leaves can decrease the risk of vision loss from #diabetes, #maculardegeneration and #glaucoma.

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Taking frequent breaks when working on a computer is important to minimize #DryEye symptoms. Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break to blink and look at something 20 feet away...the 20/20/20 rule.

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Did you know that there are alternatives to eye drops when treating #Glaucoma? Talk to your eye doctor to see if there is an alternative to eye drops that would benefit you.

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#MacularDegeneration affects a person's central vision which is used in many crafts and hobbies such as sewing. Yearly dilated eye exams are critical for diagnosis and management of macular degeneration.

#EyeCare #EyeHealth

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A recent study revealed that nearly 50% of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes developed diabetic retinopathy by their mid-20s. Aggressive management of blood sugars was found to minimize the risk of developing retinopathy.

#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EyeHealth #EyeCare

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#Glaucoma is a disease of increased pressure within the eye. To treat it, we can either decrease the production of fluid in the eye or increase the outflow of fluid from the eye.