What is Presbyopia?

Why can’t I see up close anymore?

You may fondly remember the days you could see up close and far away without difficulty. Then, for a while, you may have thought the lighting in the restaurant was too dim, or the font on the menu was too small. But now, you are struggling to see your cell phone.

Chances are, if you are older than 40 and have no other medical issues like uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure, you have presbyopia.

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Spring is Allergy Season

It’s allergy season. What can you do for those itchy, watery eyes?

It is easy to love spring as the color green makes a comeback and sunlight finally finds a way into our homes, but it can be hard to love a season full of allergies.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis, Missouri ranks in the top 50 places to avoid for seasonal allergies. The worst part? It ranked on the list for both spring and fall allergens.

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