When decorated Vietnam Veteran, Ret. Colonel John R. Bates, USMC put his trust in Dr. Faulkner to perform his cataract procedure in 2013, he was taking a leap of faith in what was then the first major advancement in cataract surgery in 25 years. After the procedure, Col….
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Colonies of bacteria may sound scary, but many types of microbes are actually beneficial to our health. These microscopic “bugs” can be found on our skin, in our stomach, and on our eyes. However, harmful bacteria can cause inflammation, discomfort, and damage when present. In many cases, these…
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… Color blindness is more common in: a. Men b. Women c. Equally common for both men and women It’s true that many more men than women are colorblind. About 8 percent of Caucasian men have red-green color deficiency, compared to…
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… A cataract must be “ripe” before it is removed a. True b. False With older surgical techniques, it was thought to be safer to remove a cataract when it was “ripe.” With today’s modern surgical procedures, a cataract can be…
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… Reading in dim light is harmful for my eyes a. True b. False Using your eyes in dim light does not damage them. For centuries, all nighttime reading and sewing was done by candlelight or with gas or kerosene lamps….
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… Which part of the eye is unlike the rest of the human body in that it contains no blood vessels? a. Cornea b. Iris c. Retina d. Conjunctiva Although the cornea is clear and seems to lack substance, it is…
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… How often should I get a routine eye exam at age 40? a. Every year b. Every two years c. Every six months d. Every 3 years If you are between 18-60 years old and are not experiencing any visual…
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… What are some warning signs your pre-school child has a vision problem? a. Squinting b. Sitting too close to the TV or holding a book too close c. Frequently rubbing eyes, even when not sleepy d. All of the above…
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… What is the leading cause of blindness in the United States? a. Cataracts b. Glaucoma c. Diabetic Retinopathy d. Eye injuries Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in American adults and the most common diabetic eye disease, affecting…
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