When was the last time you had an eye exam? If you can’t remember, it’s probably time to schedule an appointment. The team at Berks Eye provides comprehensive eye exams. Regular and comprehensive eye exams are essential to your vision and eye health. Here, the experienced team at Berks Eye explains why regular eye exams are so important.
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The Effects That Stress Can Have On Your Retina
Everyone knows that stress is bad for our health. But did you know that stress can actually impact your retina? Countless studies have shown that stress can affect the health of the retina.
Berks Eye values the health of its patients. Here the experienced team at Berks Eye discusses the retina, the effects that stress can have on your retina and stress management techniques.
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There is no one-procedure-fits-all approach when it comes to vision correction. Every patient is different and so are their needs. One option that your doctor may discuss with you when you are considering vision correction procedures is refractive lens exchange. If you are curious about this vision correction procedure, then this article is for you. Here, the talented team at Berks Eye answers your top questions about refractive lens exchange.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Here, the eye care specialists at Berks Eye share information about this vision-stealing disease.
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Winter brings cold, snow and for many people, dry eye. Due to changes in indoor and outdoor moisture levels, it’s the time of year that dry eye is most common. The good news is that it is often preventable or relieved easily. The dedicated eye care specialists at Reading’s Berks Eye Physicians and Surgeons offer tips on relieving winter dry eye.
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More than half of Americans have developed cataracts by the time they reach their late 70s. Although cataracts cannot be prevented, they can be treated easily and successfully with cataract surgery. In this blog, the ophthalmology team at Berks Eye describes the negative effects that you may notice from cataracts and explains why cataract surgery is so beneficial.
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When you go shopping for sunglasses, you face endless choices. While decisions like which brand, style, color and shape come down to a matter of personal taste, the eye doctors at Berks Eye in Reading, PA can help make the choice easier in at least one respect: you should always look for great lenses. In this blog, our team of experts explains why choosing high-quality lenses is an important part of protecting the long-term health of your eyes and vision.
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How much time do you spend on your computer? What about your other digital devices like your phone and tablet? You probably spend a lot of your time on these devices, especially if computers and digital devices are required for your job. If you use these devices for prolonged periods of time, you may notice that you are experiencing some discomfort, including eye strain.
It’s unlikely that you are going to cut back on your use of digital devices. So, what can you do? Here, the eye doctors at Berks Eye discuss digital eye strain and tips to avoid eye strain while you are on your digital devices.
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Can you name all the parts of your eye? Even if you can’t name every part, you have probably heard of the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. It is very important to your vision. This means that any type of damage to or disease of your retina can have severe consequences. Here at Berks Eye, we treat a number of eye conditions that affect your retina.
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Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that damages the optic nerve. It can lead to vision loss and blindness. When patients come to Berks Eye, they often have little to no knowledge about glaucoma. Here, the team at Berks Eye shares 5 surprising facts about glaucoma that you need to know.
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