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Is Botox Right For Me?

Botox gets a lot of press these days and for good reason. Each year, millions of patients have Botox. Botox is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment that patients choose!   As much as you might hear about Botox in the media, there’s a chance you might not know how it works or what it even […]

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Will Cataract Surgery Hurt?

When it comes to surgery on your eyes, pain is a top concern. Everyone has gotten poked in the eye at some point! It hurts, so why would you want to do something like it on purpose? Cataract surgery couldn’t be further from getting poked in the eye! It is performed under localized anesthetic. This […]

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How To Know It’s Time For Blepharoplasty

Cosmetic surgery isn’t only about looks. It can help you function better in some cases, as well as give you that boost in confidence that it is so famous for. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery can give you a younger look! Not only that but by tightening up sagging eyelids, it can improve your vision. If […]

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3 Healthy Tips To Reduce Dry Eye

If you have chronic dry eye, you may be searching for ways to relieve it, and for good reason. Dry eye causes irritation, pain, and redness in the eyes. This can make you frustrated, distracted, and less confident.  There are several ways that the Pinke Eye Center can help you deal with your chronic dry […]

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Tips And Tricks To Reduce Your Dry Eye

Did you know that almost 5 million Americans who are 50 and older suffer from dry eye? Dry eye is an extremely common condition among adults. Typical symptoms of dry eye include irritation and itchiness, redness, and swelling in the eyes and even distorted vision caused by overactive tearing. With such annoying symptoms, you may […]

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Cataract Surgery Risks To Remember

Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries in the U.S. Because of this, it can boast an incredibly impressive 98% success rate, which also makes it one of the safest surgeries. However, it is still a major surgery and risks of complication involved. If you are nervous about getting cataract surgery with the […]

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4 Facts About Dry Eye And Cataract Surgery

Cataracts and dry eye are conditions that are very different from each other, but share two important things in common: they affect eyesight, and they can be treated. Furthermore, the two do have a relationship. Dry eye is one of the risks associated with cataract surgery, as a pre-existing dry eye can be made worse […]

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How To Know When You Need Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty is a relatively common procedure that involves tightening and lifting the skin around the eyes. It can affect the appearance of the lower eyelids, the upper eyelids, or both depending on what you want and need from the surgery. Removing this extra skin helps create a more youthful and energetic appearance, boosting confidence and, […]

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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Cataract Surgery

If your cataracts are beginning to interfere with your quality of life, your doctor may have suggested cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is a common procedure to remove your cataracts permanently, and it can be a life-changing procedure for those who suffer from bad cataracts. But many people have questions before they decide to have surgery. […]

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How Do I Know If I Have Dry Eye?

You may have heard about a common ailment that many people get in the summer called dry eye. Like the name implies, dry eye is a condition people develop when their eyes don’t produce enough tears to keep them wet and moist. Dry eye can affect people all year long, but because of the heat, […]

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