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Treatments at the RevitalEyes Spa

Do you think that your eyes are showing aging too much? Would you like them to look more youthful? Then you may benefit from the treatments at our RevitalEyes Spa.


Do’s and Don'ts After Cataract Surgery

Cataracts can affect your ability to do your daily tasks with ease. With time, the quality of your vision will get worse. Fortunately, cataract surgery can help restore your clear sight. The procedure is safe and painless. Ideally, you should know what to do after cataract surgery. Read more to find out the do’s and don'ts.


Benefits of UV Protection in Sunglasses and Eyeglasses

UV-coated sunglasses and eyeglasses usually have UVA and UVB blocking material. These two coatings are the major ones applied to eyewear to protect your eyes outside. Commonly, UV coating comes with sunglasses and other eyewear brands. However, you can have the UV coating applied to your eyewear after you have purchased it. 


Is Glaucoma Genetic?

Glaucoma is a term used for a group of diseases that cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve. The condition leads to vision loss that later results in blindness. Your optic nerve plays a significant role in giving you good vision.


What Is Blepharitis, and How Is It Treated?

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the oil glands in the eyelids. It is a skin condition that causes the eyelids to become red, swollen, irritated, and itchy. People can also use home remedies to treat eyelid inflammation.  If the condition is severe or chronic, medical treatment may be necessary. Prescription medication can help treat blepharitis. You can find out what blepharitis is and its treatment.  


Things You Can Do Now to Help Prevent Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages your optic nerve that is responsible for carrying visual information from the eyes to the brain. Glaucoma is the leading cause of loss of sight in the United States of America. If left untreated, you may experience total blindness.


Choosing Between Contact Lenses or Glasses?

If you have been advised that you have a refractive eye error, you will need treatment to correct it so that you can see clearly. There are several different options available, but two of the most common are glasses and contact lenses. But how do you know which is right for you?


What are the first signs of glaucoma?

Glaucoma affects millions of people in the United States, but many of these people are blissfully unaware that they are affected – at least at first. That’s because glaucoma symptoms often develop extremely slowly and it’s not until the condition has become advanced that sufferers notice and seek professional support. However, an increasing number of cases are being detected at routine eye exams too, making attending these appointments more important than ever.


Is Dry Eye a Permanent Condition?

Dry eye syndrome is a common condition where the eyes lose their ability to retain moisture. In some cases, the eyes fail to produce enough tears, while in others, the tears produced are of poor quality. Over time, the lack of tears leads to inflammation or damage to the eye surface. 


How Diabetes Affects Your Eyes

Nowadays, diabetes is becoming more prevalent in the United States. According to some estimates, there are more than 30 million Americans over the age of 18 with diabetes, both undiagnosed and diagnosed. This is roughly 30 percent of the population in that demographic.