As temperatures drop and indoor heating runs more often, many people notice their skin feels dry and tight. The same low humidity that dries the skin also affects the eyes. Winter dry eye can make reading, computer work, and driving more uncomfortable by leaving the eyes feeling gritty, irritated, or tired. Winter eye dryness is […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Lindsay. During the winter and autumn months, factors such as drier air, indoor heating, and gustier weather can all make wearing contact lenses a gritty, uncomfortable ordeal. These months also typically experience lower humidity, which leads to the tear film thinning and causes lenses to dehydrate more rapidly. This, in turn, causes more […]
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While many in North Carolina celebrate the crisp mornings and beautiful leaves that autumn brings, the season also sees a rise in ragweed, mold spores, and indoor dust. If a cataract procedure falls during allergy season, it’s reasonable to wonder how fall allergies and eye surgery might interact. While most people do very well, a […]
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After glaucoma eye surgery, many patients are concerned about whether or not they will be able to return to contact lenses. In many cases, it is possible. The specifics depend on the procedure, how the eye heals, and how a lens interacts with the surgical site. First, your surgeon clears the eye to wear contacts […]
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The right pair of eyeglasses does more than sharpen vision. It frames your features, complements your style, and boosts confidence. Learning how eyeglass frames for face shape work together narrows hundreds of options to the few that truly flatter, making choosing the right eyeglass frames easy. Identify Your Face Shape Stand in front of a […]
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Glaucoma eye surgery lowers intraocular pressure (IOP), but the choices you make afterward determine how well that pressure stays under control. Partnering closely with glaucoma specialists helps you set realistic milestones and catch minor issues early. Patients who blend sensible habits with modern operations often rely on fewer drops, maintain clearer vision longer, and avoid […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Jitendra Swarup, M.D. The field of ophthalmology has made breakthroughs with the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) from RxSight, changing the nature of post-cataract-surgery vision correction. Albemarle Eye Center (AEC) is now among the first practices in Washington, North Carolina, to offer this technology, and on April 24 Dr. Jitendra Swarup performed AEC’s inaugural […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Jitendra Swarup, M.D. For millions of people, glasses and contact lenses are an everyday necessity—but they don’t have to be. Laser vision correction, like LASIK and PRK, has been FDA-approved since 1999 and offers a safe and effective alternative that can dramatically lower or eliminate your dependence on eyewear. Albemarle Eye Center specializes […]
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If cataracts are making everyday tasks more difficult, like reading, driving, and recognizing faces, it may be time to think about treatment. Cataract surgery restores clarity to your vision and can help you feel more confident and independent in your daily life. ​​Albemarle Eye Center offers LenSx® laser cataract surgery as a safe and successful […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Jitendra Swarup, M.D. Cataracts are very common, especially as we age. More than half of all Americans aged 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). At first, you might not even notice a cataract developing. But over time, it can […]
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