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Surprising Ways You’re Ruining Your Eyes

We care about protecting your vision by providing glaucoma screening. Glaucoma has no symptoms and causes permanent irreversible vision loss. With proper screening the conditions that lead to glaucoma can be detected and treated. At Family Practice Specialists, we use the latest generational design of the handheld Applanation Tonometer to insure quick accurate glaucoma readings. This provides you, the patient, with a higher standard of care while reducing your risk of glaucoma by early detection. While we do have the necessary medical tools to ensure your recovery. The best medicine is preemptive medicine. Below are 11 things you could be doing to “Ruin Your Eyesight” as well some easy tips you can do in order to take better care of them.

  1. NOT EATING A WELL-BALANCED DIET

    Diet and nutrition matter greatly when it comes to eye health. In fact, some fruits and vegetables are crucial for it, especially ones with vitamin C and E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. Add citrus fruits, vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, leafy greens, and fish to your meals as much as possible. What’s even more important is getting plenty of Water. Staying hydrated is key for tear production and keeping eyes well-lubricated. Also, make sure to skip foods high in sodium, which can dehydrate your body.

  2. USING OLD MAKEUP & SLEEPING IN IT

    Always remember, anything you put near your eye is a potential risk. And yes, this includes your mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, and eye creams. Also, throw away your eye makeup after three months according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Bacteria loves to grow in dark, damp places, so your mascara could be a breeding ground to some nasty infections. And always, always remove your makeup before bed.

  3. NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP

    Sleep deprivation can lead to a number of problems, including weight gain, depression, and decreased immune function. Moreover, a lack of sleep is also hurting your eyes (some symptoms include twitching, dry eyes, blurry vision, and pain. Be sure to get a minimum of seven hours a night and remember, put down that smartphone before bed. Read More →

Diabetic Eye Care with Comprehensive Healthcare

diabetic eye care phoenix az

One of the greatest benefits of having all of your medical specialists, laboratory, x-ray, and family physician under one roof is the ability to partake in comprehensive healthcare. When medical conditions such as diabetes began to affect other aspects of your health, such as your eyes, our comprehensive team of physicians and specialists can take care of it all under one roof – no middle man, no running around to different location getting referrals, no red tape, just ease of use right here at Family Practice Specialists in Phoenix, AZ.

 

Diabetic Eye Care with Dr. Anderson

While we’re on the subject of diabetes and your eyes, let’s dive right into diabetic eye care. At Family Practice Specialists, we have added the amazing Dr. David J. Anderson to our comprehensive team of specialists and physicians. With over 20 years in clinical eye-care, his expert knowledge combined with his ‘full scope medical eye-care’ approach and his own recent diagnosis with Type Two Diabetes makes him a wonderful addition to our team.

 
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Steps Towards Better Eye Care As A Diabetic

 

 

 

 

When you have diabetes, it seems as though you are stuck managing just about every aspect of your condition. From watching your fluid intake to keep your kidneys healthy to eating nutritiously for better heart health to monitoring care of your extremities to guard against neuropathic issues, it seems as though there is so much to keep in mind when you are diabetic.

 

This is true and your eyes are just another thing to add to the list. Diabetic eye care is poignant because the condition attacks the eyes as well as other areas of the body. Your family practice in Phoenix, AZ might monitor this closely, but it is equally important to do your part to ensure that your eyes stay as healthy as possible. With that in mind, consider some steps towards managing your eye care when you have diabetes.

 

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Diabetes Can Cause Eye Problems

 

 

 

 

Diabetes is an insidious disease that often attacks number body parts over the course of the disease cycle. From taking care of extremities, like limbs, feet and hands to monitoring eye care through your family practice in Phoenix, there are so many considerations for health that it can seem overwhelming. However, diabetic eye care is important because diabetes can lead to glaucoma, which can in turn cause blindness. Consider a few tips on managing your eyes if you have diabetes:

 
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