Dry Eye Syndrome (DES): More than just an annoyance.
Eyes that are dry, burning, itchy and having excessive tearing or dryness – these are some of the symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) and one of the most common problems we see in our office. It’s estimated that 5 million Americans 50 years of age and older have significant dry eye symptoms.
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June is Fireworks Safety Month
Last year, approximately 6,400 Americans spent part of their Fourth of July holiday in the emergency room, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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April is Sports Eye Safety Month
Thousand of Injuries Can Be Prevented with the Right Protective Eye Gear.
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Dr. Hurt Visits Haiti
Since November 2005, Dr. Hurt has been making a yearly medical mission trip to Haiti.
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New Treatments for Diabetic Eye Disease
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of legal blindness among adults in the United States. There are new treatments now available for diabetic retinopathy including treatment with the drug Avastin and a procedure called Pan Retinal Photocoagulation.
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Back to School Eye Exams and Learning - A Vital Connection
It’s a Kentucky state law that all children entering public schools for the first time must have their eyes examined by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist.
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Protecting Eye From Sports Related Injuries
Channel 3 News interviews Dr. Taustine regarding sports related eye injuries.
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Sports Eye Safety Month
April 1, 2008
From major league stadiums to small-town courts, America’s favorite pastimes make great memories for many. But for more than 40,000 athletes, those memories are ruined by eye injuries, the vast majority of which were preventable.
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The Taustine Eye Center to Offer Free Cataract & Glaucoma Screenings
January 1, 2008
Dr. Lloyd Taustine and Dr. Robert Williams will provide free cataract and glaucoma exams on Saturday, January 19 and Saturday, February 16 from 10 a.m. to Noon.
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Free Glaucoma Screenings at The Taustine Eye Center
December 19, 2007
There are approximately 2.2 million Americans age 40 and older that have glaucoma and half are at risk for going blind because they do not know they have the disease. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and a good time to get your eyes checked for this serious disease.
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The Taustine Eye Center Offers Free Macular Degeration Screenings
December 18, 2007
National Non-profit Launches Month Long Campaign to Raise Awareness about
Age-related Macular Degeneration and Provide Free Eye Exams to Seniors.
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