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Four Ways The Sun Can Damage Your Eyes

The sun is an essential part of everyday life, but it can also be incredibly harmful to our eyes. The sun emits harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation that can cause or exacerbate a wide range of eye problems. Our Crescent Eye Care team in Charleston, SC, are determined to help our community members protect their eyes,…

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How Does Screen Time Affect Your Eye Health

In today’s digital age, Charleston residents spend more time than ever staring at screens for both business and pleasure. From smartphones to computers and televisions, our eyes are constantly exposed to the blue light emitted by these devices. But while screen time has become an integral part of our lives, our Crescent Eye Care team…

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Eye Care Tips for the Summer

We often think of summer as an opportunity to rest and disconnect from work. However, you should know that in summer we expose our eyes to extreme weather conditions that can also cause problems. This makes it very important to pay attention to eye care during the summer. The sun is not the only determining…

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4 Tips to Care for Your Vision at Every Age

Up to 80% of blindness cases are preventable because they result from conditions or they can be treated to the point of regaining vision. Visiting your ophthalmologist can save you from many problems and eye diseases regardless of your age. Eye care should begin at a very young age and continue into old age. Read…

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Eye Care Services We Provide

Eye Exams During your eye exam, an eye care specialist will document your medical history and do the initial eye test. At the end of the eye exam, your doctor will review the results of all tests, such as your risk of eye disease and preventive measures to protect your eyesight. You will get timely…

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5 Foods That Can Help Your Vision

Your eyes are one of the most important parts of your body that you need to maintain, yet they are often ones that we neglect until issues start occurring with them. If you are like us and you are thinking about them constantly though, you might be wondering all the ways in which you could…

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Vision Safety for the 2017 Solar Eclipse

Hi there and welcome back to our blog. On Monday, August 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible here in Charleston for the first time since 1979. While this celestial event is sparking excitement across the nation, it also raises concern for those of us in the eye care profession. Looking directly at the…

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Contact Lens Myths Debunked: Part 1

When it comes to your eyes, you want to keep them healthy as long as possible. Eyes are your windows to the world, and you never want them fogged up, dirty, or worse, broken. At Crescent Eye Care in Charleston, your eye care is our number one priority. Our eye doctor and staff are here…

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Signs You May Need an Exam

When it comes to your eyes, you always want to get the best care, since they give you the ability to see the world and all the beauty it has to offer. One way you can ensure your eyes are getting the care they need is by coming to see us at Crescent Eye Care…

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How Your Food Can Help Your Eyes – Part 2

In our last blog, we touched on the well-known importance of beta-carotene for our eyes. This type of A-vitamin does a lot for our retinas. However, as we also said in our last blog, there are other foods that help your eyes as well! Your eyes need several different vitamins and minerals to be healthy.…

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