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Myth Busted: The Relation of Tears and Dry Eyes

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recently debunked a common misconception about dry eye disease: it’s not always caused by a lack of tears. As eye health experts at Associate Ophthalmologists have been saying for years, dry eye disease is a complex condition often related to tear film instability. Misunderstandings about eye health are common, […]

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Floaters

Eye floaters can be clumpy or stringy; light or dark. They are caused by clumps or specks of undissolved vitreous gel material floating in the dissolved gel-like fluid (vitreous) in the back of the eye, which cast shadows on the retina when light enters the eye.

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Digital Eye Strain

Staring at your computer screen, smartphone or other digital devices for long periods won’t cause permanent eye damage, but your eyes may feel dry and tired.

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Eye Myths and Facts

You may have heard someone say, “Doing that will hurt your eyes!” But is it true? Learn the true facts about the following eye-related myths.

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Debunking Cataract Myths

Over 20 million people are surgically treated for cataracts every year in America alone yet the general population have many misconceptions about the condition. Here are a few myth busters to shed some light on some common misunderstandings.

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