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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month: A Call to Protect Your Vision

As we welcome a new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on your health—and that includes your vision. January marks National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a dedicated effort to educate individuals about the dangers of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Glaucoma has been aptly named the “silent thief of sight” because it…

Prioritize Your Vision: The Importance of Eye Safety and Protection

Eye Protection, Eye Safety

Our eyes are one of the most vital yet vulnerable parts of our body and protecting them should be a top priority. Whether you’re at work, playing sports, or even performing everyday tasks, taking steps to safeguard your eyes can prevent injury and maintain your vision for life. Here’s why eye safety is crucial and…

Bowden Eye & Associates Announces Partnership with Jacksonville University Athletics

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December 2024 Bowden Eye & Associates is excited to announce our partnership with Jacksonville University Athletics as the Official Eye Care Provider and Proud Partner of JU Athletics. We are honored to support the local student-athletes, as well as the referees and umpires, ensuring they have the best in eye care. This collaboration reinforces our…

Protective Measures Against Eye Strain Caused by PC & Mobile Phones Light

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Not many worry about computer eye strain today since it doesn’t sound like the new variant of a disease outbreak. Nonetheless, people spend a lot in eye consultation and treatment sessions due to the discomfort they experience from having a dry eye. Today, it’s important to shield the eyes from the rays of light it…

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment For Cataract

Cataracts

A cataract is one of the significant eyes problems among aging people today. Recent research showed that over 50 percent of people above the age of 80 had had cataracts. It is usually characterized by the clouding of the eye lens, which is ideally supposed to be clear. This causes a significant difficulty to the…

Is LASIK Right For Me?

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LASIK eye surgery is a popular procedure, in part because it can treat common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. If you are tired of blurry vision and wearing glasses and/or contact lenses, LASIK surgery may be a good option for you! At Bowden Eye & Associates in Jacksonville, we stress the importance of educating…