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Dark Circles under the Eyes: Why They Happen and How to Get Rid of Them
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 27, 2022 | General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Do you have dark circles under your eyes? It's not unusual for people to develop dark circles and bags under their eyes, especially as they get older. While they aren't exactly flattering, the good news is that in most cases, those dark circles under your eyes are harmless. What Causes Those Dark Circles? There are many factors that cause people...

Eye Care Expenses You Can Use Your FSA Funds For Before the Year’s End
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 16, 2021 | General Eye Care, Cataracts, Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds expire at the end of every calendar year. Because the funds don't roll over into the next year, you'll lose whatever money was left in the account if you don’t use it. So if you have funds remaining in your FSA account, eye care expenses are a great way to use those benefits before they...

What is an Ocular Migraine?
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 9, 2021 | General Eye Care, Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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Most people have heard of migraine headaches, but did you know you can have migraines in your eyes as well?  An ocular migraine occurs when changes in the blood vessels in the optic nerve at the back of your eye cause you to experience temporary visual disturbances or distortions. These can include auras, flashing spots of light, or even shimmering...

May Is Healthy Vision Month
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 18, 2021 | General Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam | 0 Comments

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Healthy Vision Month is a time to raise awareness about the importance of having healthy vision. Berkeley Eye Center would like to take this time to encourage everyone to educate themselves about the importance of healthy vision and the ways we can protect our vision health. The Importance of Vision Health Why is vision health so important? Here are some...

Visual Acuity, Eyesight, and Vision: What’s The Difference?
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 28, 2021 | Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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What do eye doctors mean when they use the terms "visual acuity, "eyesight" and "vision"? You might think the three terms are interchangeable, but each is used to describe a different aspect of our visual experience. Eyesight Describes Your Ability to See Eyesight refers to the actual physical ability to see, regardless of clarity or comprehension. Eyesight is used to...

Do Women See Differently Than Men?
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 7, 2021 | General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Does gender play a role in your vision capabilities? According to recent scientific studies, the answer is yes — women see differently than men. But not how you might think. After a barrage of testing, it was shown that women are better at distinguishing among colors. Not to be left out, the same studies show men to excel at tracking...

What Causes “Sleep” In Your Eye?
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 24, 2021 | General Eye Care, Frequently Asked Questions | 0 Comments

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Everyone finds "sleep" in their eyes upon waking — a gunky, goopy material that forms in the inner corner of our eyes while we're asleep. What is this stuff? How does it form? And is it harmful? What Is This Stuff? Eye doctors refer to sleep as "rheum," or eye discharge. Rheum is one of the ways in which your...

Blue Light and Your Vision — The Good and The Bad
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 13, 2020 | Eye Conditions, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Blue light is everywhere. Outside from the sun and inside from indoor lights, phone, computer, flat screen TVs and other digital devices. This results in your eyes being exposed to visible and invisible light with a range of effects. So, what should you know about blue light and your vision? Shorter Versus Longer Wavelength Light Most people know that sunlight is...

Food For Sight: Are You Getting Enough Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Your Diet?
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 5, 2020 | General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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We all want to keep our vision as healthy as possible for as long as possible. That means maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes plenty of exercise, not smoking, getting regular eye exams and eating a healthy diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and other essential fatty acids, or EFAs. EFAs are important for the normal development and function of...

Lower Your Risk of Eye Infection With Proper Contact Lens Use
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 27, 2020 | General Eye Care, Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions, Eye Safety | 0 Comments

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Contact lenses are one of the most popular options for vision correction today, next to LASIK of course. They are safe, easy to use, and even come in different colors for those who wish to freshen up their look. Even though they are easy to use, it is still critical not to ignore proper contact lens care. Eye infection can...