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'Like' usDon’t lose sight of your eye health
0By Mark Siegel, MD FAAO For many people, good vision means good eye health but that may not always be the case. Regular eye exams can catch problems before it’s too late. If you are age 40 or older and [...]
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Cataracts and night driving
0By Mark Siegel Each year I examine thousands of patients with varying grades of cataracts. Invariably, many of these patients notes some degree of difficulty with night driving, glare or halos from oncoming headlights, or simply mentions “discomfort” from driving [...]
Children should spend the holidays with friends and family, not in the emergency room
0By Mark Siegel, MD The holiday shopping season is in full swing for retailers as well as shoppers who are eager to purchase everything on their lists. But, when it comes to toys and gifts, the lowest sale price may [...]
A feast for the eyes
0By Dr. Mark Siegel Foods rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are good for eye health as well as general health, according to the Age-Related Eye Diseases Study (AREDS), funded [...]
Breast cancer treatment may cause vision problems
0Whenever we become sick or fall ill to the latest string of a flu or virus, it is only natural for us to turn to our helpful medications and medical treatments for assistance. Whether you are suffering from a painful [...]
Sea Island Ophthalmology relocates office
0Sea Island Ophthalmology is the oldest Ophthalmology practice in Beaufort. For more than 40 years, Sea Island Ophthalmology has been the premier provider of eye care for the residents of Beaufort, Hampton, and Jasper counties. Carrying on the tradition of [...]
Halloween Hazard: The hidden dangers of decorative contact lenses
0By Mark Siegel, MD, FAAO Halloween is a popular time for people to use decorative contact lenses or the latest fad, circle lenses, to enhance their costumes. However, given how easy it is to obtain theses products, it’s becoming increasingly [...]
Some tips on healthy use of eyelid makeup
0By Dr. Mark Siegel I was thinking about eyeliner the other day while I was examining a patient. I noticed that the patient’s eyelids were fairly red, especially where the lashes emerge from the eyelids, and that her oil glands [...]
September is Children’s eye health and safety month
0By Mark Siegel, MD, FAAO It’s that time of the year that children start to participate more in sports, recreation, crafts or home projects, it’s important for them to know eye safety practices and use protective glasses as appropriate. Each [...]
Cataract surgery recovery: Part II
0By Dr. Mark Siegel You might be surprised at how good you feel and how easily you will be able to resume normal activities even the day after cataract surgery. However, you should observe a few precautions during the first [...]
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