Understanding Cataracts: A Guide to a Clearer Tomorrow

Cataracts are a natural part of aging, and for many of us, they may become a concern as we get older. It’s a condition where the eye’s natural lens becomes clouded, affecting vision. While the thought of undergoing surgery can indeed be daunting, it’s important to understand that cataract surgery is one of the safest…

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Diabetes & the Eye

The month of November has been established as National Diabetes Month and Diabetic Eye Disease Month as an effort to educate more Americans about the types, symptoms, and risks of diabetes, since it has become an epidemic in the United States. According to the National Eye Institute, in the past 30 years, the number of…

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A Week of Activity (and Dogs)!

The first Monday of every October, along with the week following it, has been established as Active Aging Week by the International Council on Active Aging. This year, Active Aging Week runs from October 3rd to October 9th. The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) is a professional association focused on leading, connecting, and defining…

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Be Sun Safe!

The month of August is Summer Sun Safety Month. This observance takes places as a reminder to keep yourself safe and healthy in the sun during the summer. Since summer is the time of year when most people spend more time outdoors, it is important to focus on protection from more sun exposure. Sunlight is…

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A Hot Month for A Hot Issue

July is the hot month and UV safety is the hot issue. Did you know that July is UV Safety Awareness Month? July is the perfect month to bring awareness to this topic because most of us are outside embracing the warm summer days but we are not protecting our skin and eyes from damage…

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Healthy Living for Healthy Eyes

As you may already know, June is National Cataract Awareness Month. The importance of this month is to spread awareness and information about cataracts to the public in the hopes to save many people’s eyesight. Cataracts are extremely common because they are typically a natural result of aging as the proteins in the eye begin to breakdown…

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Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment

Our goal during Cataract Awareness Month (a.k.a. June) is to increase the public’s awareness, knowledge, and understanding of cataracts. This includes the causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of cataracts. That being said, you may be wondering how your eye doctor can even go about diagnosing a cataract and what surgery is like, or…

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Cloudy Eyes: Cataracts in Myrtle Beach

It’s June, which means it’s Cataract Awareness Month! If you are looking for a practice to perform your cataract surgery in the Myrtle Beach area, look no further! At Coastal Eye Group we use the most up-to-date technology and techniques to provide patients with the best possible refractive outcomes following cataract surgery. We use the…

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May: the month of…

Along with being Mental Health Awareness month, did you know that May is also Healthy Vision Month? That means if you haven’t had a comprehensive dilated eye exam in a while, you need to schedule one ASAP. During a comprehensive dilated eye exam, an eye care professional will use drops to widen the pupils to…

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Eyes are the Windows to Your General Health

Regular eye exams are important, a majority of people know that. Eye exams help them see better when it’s time for a prescription adjustment, as well as catch/monitor any eye conditions that can threaten one’s sight. However, what many people do not know is that eye exams can provide way more about one’s health than…

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