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Eye Safety Tips for The Workplace

March 6, 2023  |  Eye Health, eye protection, goggles, vision care

Your eyes are one of the most important parts of your body.  

 

You rely on your eyes to perform your job, as well as other tasks like driving your car, watching your favorite television shows, and performing all the activities you enjoy.  

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Catching Early Signs of Heart Disease with Eye Exams

February 6, 2023  |  eye exams, heart disease, miami oxford

Heart disease kills more Americans every year than any other single cause, including cancer.  

Many Americans have cardiovascular diseases that go undetected and worsen over time. 

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How To Keep Your Eyes Safe from Germs

This flu season, we all want to keep our eyes safe from germs and other contaminants.  

 

It is easy to remember that germs can enter our bodies through our mouth and nose, but we often forget that the eyes are just as likely of a pathway.  

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The Relationship Between Eyes and Sleep

Do you need to rest your eyes? How about a little shut-eye?  

 

It is no coincidence that we close our eyes when we are resting. There is a strong correlation between eye health and proper sleep, but many of us do not consider how our eyes will be affected when we get less than optimal rest.  

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Eye Health for People with Diabetes

November 7, 2022  |  Diabetes, eye disease, Eye Exams

November is Diabetes and Diabetic Eye Disease Month.  

 

That means at Oxford Family Vision Care we are focusing on eye health for people with diabetes.  

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How Often Does an Eye Prescription Change?

October 3, 2022  |  Eye Exams, eye protection, glasses, vision care

Your vision is one of the most important senses you have.  

 

For those with blurred or distorted vision, prescription eyeglasses or contacts help correct problems in the eye’s lens and result in improved vision.  

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