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Managing Seasonal Allergy Eye Symptoms
This is part 2 of a 4-part series written by Johnson Optometric Associates, specifically focusing on seasonal allergies that affect our patient base in Wake County, North Carolina. This post will zero in on managing seasonal allergy eye symptoms. Here in Wake County,...
Understanding Seasonal Eye Allergies
This is part 1 of a 4-part series written by Johnson Optometric Associates, specifically focusing on seasonal allergies that affect our patient base in Wake County, North Carolina. This post will zero in on understanding eye conjunctivitis brought on by seasonal...
Body Mass Index, Diabetes and Your Vision
Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the measures used to determine obesity. It is a ratio of a person’s height and weight. While it is not the only measure use to diagnose obesity, it along with increased waist size can be a very useful predictor of risk for many serious...
Eye Safety in the Cubicle
The warehouse and construction sites aren’t the only places that people experience eye damage. The burden of staring at a computer screen for hours on end for days at a time won’t cause permanent eye damage but can cause extreme discomfort, dryness of the eye, and...
Eyes Eyes Baby (Optometry Parody of “Ice Ice Baby”)
Voted best optometric practice in southwest Wake County, the eye doctors and optical staff of Johnson Optometric Associates are proud to provide quality eye care and comprehensive eye exams to Fuquay-Varina, Garner and surrounding NC communities. Watch this video to...
Little Known Workplace Eye Safety Facts
Eye injuries in the workplace are extremely common. They are far more common than you may realize. Hopefully these little known facts may drive you to take extra precaution concerning eye safety while at work. Every day, over 2,000 workers are treated for eye injuries...
Corneal Reshaping Technology to Treat Nearsightedness
Want clear, 20/20 vision but apprehensive about LASIK? A new technology on the market allows you to enjoy the benefits of clear vision throughout the day without contact lenses or eyewear! Orthokeratology is referred to as “Ortho K” or “CRT” which stands for “Corneal...
What to do if an eye injury happens to you?
First things first: Seek medical attention as soon as possible following an eye injury, especially if you experience blurred vision, eye pain, impairment or loss of vision and/or peripheral vision. Whether at work, school, or home there should always be a first aid...
Live an AMD-less Lifestyle
Although at the current time there is no cure for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), there are steps that can be taken to lessen the risk of developing the condition. Some of these things you should be doing anyway. Perhaps knowing that you’re not only enhancing...
Johnson Optometric Associates, an Approved Provider of NC Vision Discount Plan & Now Open Saturdays!
In our continued quest to provide our patients with the best in eye care and service, we are proud to announce that we are now an approved provider of the NC Vision Discount Plan and that starting in March we will also be open on Saturdays! These changes come to our...
