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Diabetes, Eye Exam, Eye health

Got Diabetes? Get An Eye Exam

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Living with diabetes is a constant journey, filled with daily management, lifestyle changes, and regular check-ups. While monitoring blood sugar levels and adopting a balanced diet are integral aspects of diabetes care, one often overlooked but crucial component is a diabetic eye exam performed by an optometrist.

Understanding Diabetes-Related Eye Complications

Diabetes is a systemic disease that affects various parts of the body, including the eyes. High blood sugar levels can lead to several eye complications, collectively known as diabetic eye diseases. These conditions include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma. Left unchecked, these conditions can result in vision impairment and even blindness.

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Why See an Dr. Yamamoto and Dr. Inouchi for Diabetic Eye Exams?

  1. Specialized Expertise: Dr. Yamamoto and Dr. Inouchi are eye care specialists trained to diagnose, manage, and treat a wide range of eye conditions. They possess the knowledge and experience required to identify diabetes-related eye complications in their early stages.
  2. Early Detection Saves Sight: Diabetic eye exams can catch eye problems before they progress to a stage where they seriously affect vision. Early detection and intervention can help preserve your eyesight and prevent irreversible damage.
  3. Tailored Care: Dr. Yamamoto and Dr. Inouchi understand the unique eye health challenges faced by individuals with diabetes. They can provide personalized guidance on managing your eye health while taking your specific diabetes management plan into account.
  4. Comprehensive Assessments: Diabetic eye exams are more than just a vision check. Optometrists perform a series of tests, including dilated eye exams, which enable them to examine the retina, blood vessels, and other critical structures of the eye. This thorough evaluation helps identify early signs of diabetic eye diseases.
  5. Coordinated Care: Our eye doctors work closely with other healthcare professionals involved in your diabetes management, ensuring a coordinated approach to your overall health and well-being. This teamwork is essential for managing diabetes effectively.

The Importance of Regularity

Consistency is key when it comes to diabetic eye exams. Diabetes is a chronic condition, and its impact on the eyes can change over time. To safeguard your vision, it’s crucial to attend these exams at regular intervals, as recommended by your eye doctor.

Never underestimate the importance of regular diabetic eye exams by a our eye doctors. These exams are not only a proactive approach to maintaining good vision but also a crucial step in preserving your overall quality of life. By catching eye complications early and managing them effectively, you can continue to enjoy the beauty of the world around you while keeping your diabetes in check.

Remember, your eyes are not just the windows to your soul; they’re also a vital part of your well-being. So, make an appointment with Dr, Yamamoto or Dr. Inouchi, and take the first step in safeguarding your precious gift of sight. Your eyes and your future self will thank you for it.

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Is Your Eye Health a Priority?

 

May is healthy vision monthYour eye health plays a huge role in your overall well being. And even though vision and health changes can happen at any age, we often take our eyesight for granted until it’s too late. It can be hard to imagine what it would be like to lose your vision.

One way to keep your eye health top of mind is by learning about different eye diseases and conditions.To give yourself the best chance at catching one of these eye diseases early, schedule regular eye exams with us. We can discuss how wearing sunglasses, resting your eyes, eating well and being active can also play an important role in keeping your eyes healthy and promoting overall wellness.

Choosing to focus on your eye health could lead to improvement in your overall health and wellness so schedule an appointment today!

Eye Exam, Eye health

Relieve Your Allergy Eyes

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Blow spring eye allergies away.

High levels of pollen, mold, dust, and other irritants can make for miserable eyes! These airborne allergens may be the primary culprit of watery, itchy eyes, but relief may be closer than you think. Check out these do-it-yourself remedies for mild cases of seasonal allergies.

  • Keep the windows shut in your car and home—especially in the early morning hours when pollination tends to occur.
  • Wear wrap-around glasses or sunglasses to keep pollen out of your eyes.
  • Place a cold compress over your eyes to soothe discomfort.
  • Use artificial tears or lubricating eye drops to flush out any irritants.

Don’t let allergy season get you down. Talk to your eye doctor about more ways to combat eye allergy symptoms this spring!

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Eye, Eye Exam, Eye health

21st Century Eye: Ways to Protect your Eyes

 

Eye protectionWhen it comes to really seeing what’s going on with your eyes, there is no substitute for a comprehensive, yearly eye exam by our eye doctors. Despite catchy claims, there is truly no ‘app’ for that. While a variety of new mobile applications claim to evaluate vision or the fit of eyeglasses, often these apps give inaccurate or misleading information, and misinformed consumers end up delaying essential, sight-saving exams. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical and can often prevent a total loss of vision and improve quality of life.  Get your eyes check annually.

Eye Exam, Eye health

Am I at risk for glaucoma?

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month.

Did you know that Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of vision loss and blindness? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 3 million people affected by the disease in the U.S. today, and that number is expected to reach 4.2 million by 2030.

It’s important to know some of the potential risk factors for glaucoma, which include:

  • High myopia (very severe nearsightedness)
  • Diabetes
  • Previous eye surgery or injury
  • High blood pressure
  • Family history of glaucoma
  • Use of corticosteroids (for example, eye drops, pills, inhalers and creams)

For those at risk of developing glaucoma, the American Optometric Association recommends an annual comprehensive eye exam. Early detection through regular eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma.

Has it been a while since your last comprehensive eye exam? Give us a call to schedule one today!

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Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy For A Lifetime

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Carrots are good for your eyes.
Carrots are good for your eyes.

Here are some healthy vision tips from Dr. Dan an Dr. Tracie

  1. We feel that patients should schedule yearly comprehensive eye exams Seeing an eye doctor regularly will help keep you and your eyes healthy for a lifetime.
  2. Protect your eyes against ultra violet (UV) rays. Living in Hawaii, ts important to wear sunglasses.
  3. Give your eyes a break from digital devices use. Practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away.  Limit your screen time.
  4. Practice good nutrition.  Eat your greens. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables – particularly the leafy green variety.  Leafy greens keep your retina helthy.
  5. Practice safe wear and care of your contact lenses. Keep them clean and don’t over wear them too long.  Don’t forget to dispose of your contact lens on a regular basis.
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FDA warns consumers not to use 27eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection

 

The FDA has issued a warning to consumers to immediately stop the purchase and use of 27 over-the-counter (OTC) eye drop products due to a potential risk for eye infection.

Anyone who owns the recalled eye drops should follow the FDA’s guidelines for throwing the products away, which may involve taking them to a drug take-back site.

Here is the list of all 27 eye drops that are on the warning list.

CVS Health

  • Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1%
  • Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1%
  • Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops
  • Lubricating Gel drops 10 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6%
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6%
  • Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Polyethylene Glycol 400 Eye Drop ‘0.25%

Rugby (Cardinal Health)

  • Lubricating Tears Eye Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Hypromellose 2910-0.3% & Dextran 70- 0.1% Eye Drops
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredient: Polyvinyl Alcohol Eye Drops 1.4%

Leader (Cardinal Health)

  • Dry Eye Relief 10 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Dry Eye Relief 15 ml
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1%
  • Eye Irritation Relief 15 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops

Rite Aid

  • Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6%
  • Gentle Lubricant Gel Eye Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Hypromellose 0.3%, Glycerin 0.2%, and Dextran 70 0.1% Eye Drops
  • Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1%
  • Lubricating Gel Drops 10 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
  • Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops

Target

  • Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops 30 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
  • Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye 15 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
  • Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye 30 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%

Velocity Pharma LLC

  • Lubricant Eye Drop 10 ml (triple pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6%

Walmart

  • Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
Eye Exam, Eye health

Dr. Tracie Inouchi’s Simple Tips to Relieve Digital Eye Strain at Work

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Digital eye strainOur optometrist, Dr. Tracie Inouchi recommends the following tips to reduce digital eye strain.

  • Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Take a 20-second break, every 20 minutes and view something 20 feet away.
  • Blink often: Decrease the chances of dry eyes when using a computer by making an effort to blink frequently.
  • Keep a distance: We recommend sitting at a comfortable distance from the computer monitor where you can easily read all text with your head and torso in an upright posture and your back supported by your chair. Generally, the optimal viewing distance is between 20 and 28 inches from the eye to the front surface of the screen.
  • View from a different angle: We feel the computer screen should be 15 to 20 degrees, or about 4 to 5 inches, below eye level as measured from the center of the screen.
  • Decrease glare: While there is no way to completely minimize glare from light sources, consider using a glare filter. These filters decrease the amount of light reflected from the screen.
  • Get an annual eye exam

Eye Exam, Eye health

Improper Use of Halloween Contact Lenses can Cause Harm

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Whether you’re goblin or ghoul, vampire or witch, poor costume choices—including decorative contact lenses and flammable costumes—and face paint allergies can haunt you long after Halloween if they cause injury.

Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the guidelines from FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

  1. Wear costumes made of fire-retardant materials; look for “flame resistant” on the label. If you make your costume, use flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon.
  2. Wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips of reflective tape so you’ll be more visible; make sure the costumes aren’t so long that you’re in danger of tripping.
  3. Wear makeup and hats rather than masks that can obscure your vision.
  4. Test the makeup you plan to use by putting a small amount on the arm of the person who will be wearing it a couple of days in advance. If a rash, redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation develop where the makeup was applied, that’s a sign of a possible allergy.
  5. Check FDA’s list of color additives to see if makeup additives are FDA approved. If they aren’t approved for their intended use, don’t use it.
  6. Don’t wear decorative contact lenses unless you have seen an eye care professional and gotten a proper lens fitting and instructions for using the lenses.Eye Safety

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Eye health, Eyeglasses

Give Your Eyes a Break

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Coumpter eye strain

The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends following the 20-20-20 rule to ward off digital eye strain – take a 20-second break every 20 minutes and view something 20 feet away.

Although ongoing technology use doesn’t permanently damage vision, regular, lengthy use of technology may lead to a temporary condition called digital eye strain. Symptoms can include burning or tired eyes, headaches, fatigue, loss of focus, blurred vision, double vision or head and neck pain. Overexposure to high-energy, short-wavelength blue and violet light emitted from electronic devices may also contribute to digital eye strain.  Our eye doctors can suggest lens options such as non-glare, filtering lenses to help protect vision from harmful blue light.

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See green ?? Eat green

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See green ?? Eat green
See green ?? Eat green

The American Optometric Association says to eat more fruits and vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables to support good eye health. Source www.AOA.org

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Happy New Year

Dr. Dan’s 2020 New Year’s Eyeball Resolutions.

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New year's FireworksOnce again, here are my suggestions for 2020 New Year’s Resolutions to keep your eyesight sharp, and your eyes comfortable all year long:

  • Everyone: Have regular eye exams.  Don’t forget how important it is to have healthy eyes.
  • Computer users:  Take frequent breaks and don’t forget to blink.   Your blink rate drops significantly while you are on the computer.  BLINK, BLINK, BLINK.
  • Smokers: This year again, stop smoking.  Smoking increases your risk for both cataracts and age related macular degeneration.
  • Contact lens wearers: Don’t sleep in your contact lenses and replace your disposable contact lenses regularly .
  • Everybody: Watch your weight and your blood pressure.
  • Diabetics: Control your blood glucose.  Diabetics have an increased risk for diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma.
  • Everybody: Take a daily multi-vitamin loaded with antioxidants.
  • Athletes: Use protective eye wear made of durable polycarbonate lenses.
  • Everybody: Wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection.
  • Everybody: Know your family history for glaucoma and other eye disorders.
  • Travelers: Frequently apply artificial tears when in-flight.  That long flight to Las Vegas will dry yours eyes. They don’t call it the “red eye” for nothing.
  • Young males: Stay away from firecrackers this New Year’s.

Have a Happy and Safe New Year. See all of you in 2020.