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Staying Safe in the Winter
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.
It can be a bit more challenging to stay healthy during the colder months, especially with the temperature dropping outside. We definitely see a rise in colds, flu, and other Read more
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Safety While Taking Blood Thinners
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
If you’ve been told by your general practitioner that you are at high risk for blood clots, or if you’ve had a blood clot in the past, you may be Read more
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Holiday Lights and your Eyesight
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.
The holiday season is upon us and many will be setting up lights at home and work this year to spread some holiday cheer. British researchers recently concluded people who Read more -
Is that a sparkle in your Eye?
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.
Have you ever heard the phrase “Smile, your eyes sparkle when you do”? What does it mean to have a sparkle in your eye? When your iris (the colored part Read more -
Your Eyes After 50, What to Expect
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.
Between the ages of 40 and 65, our eyes can go through significant changes. The lens inside your eye begins to harden as you reach your 50's, resulting in changes Read more -
Diabetes is the Leading Cause of Preventable Blindness
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.
Research shows significantly more people with diabetes got their critical annual dilated eye exam during the first two years following Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, this Read more -
Good Night, Sleep Tight, and See better tomorrow
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.
A good night's rest is what so many of us desire, yet millions of people do not get enough sleep, and many suffer from lack of sleep or an undiagnosed Read more -
Vision Loss can Be Scary
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.
America's top fears include public speaking, heights, and creepy crawly insects. Did you know that sight is the sense people fear losing the most? The larger part of the brain Read more -
Detecting Heart Disease, Dementia, and More
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.
An eye exam may identify other issues other than vision problems. It's recommended that everyone should see an ophthalmologist for a baseline medical eye exam at age 40. This is Read more -
Fall Allergies causing Dry Eyes?
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.
While some are excited about the Fall season, many middle Tennesseans are suffering from allergy symptoms. One of the many annoyances of fall allergens, especially for those that wear contact Read more -
LASIK is on the Rise
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.
Not everyone is a candidate, it's considered elective surgery and most insurance plans do not cover it…so why is there a recent increase in LASIK surgery? Shofner Vision Center as Read more -
Your Eyes Deserve More
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.
You only have one pair, so why not take the very best care of your eyes? Your eyes are the most important organs and the second most complex part of Read more -
Tech Devices, Gadgets, and your Vision
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.
Have you ever monitored how much time you spend using electronic devices such as: smartphones, tablets, laptops, or the ever-popular virtual reality headset? Approximately 97% of Americans now own a Read more -
The Mysterious Eye
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.
Ever heard of the phrase "Your Eyes are the Window of the Soul?" It may not be just a figure of speech. Each iris has a unique pattern of ridges Read more