Galanis Cataract & Laser Eye Center

May is Healthy Vision Awareness Month! Approximately 37 million adults in America have age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma, all of which can cause visual impairment or blindness. We encourage everyone to take charge of their eye health and preserve their sight by making healthy choices and getting comprehensive annual eye exams.

Did you know that the retina is a series of light-sensitive cells lining the back of the eye, reacting to the incoming light and sending a record of it to the brain via the optic nerve like the film in a camera? Damage to the retina can have a huge impact on your ability to see and perceive the world around you.

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Strawberries are full of vitamin C which is an antioxidant that can help lower the risk of cataracts. Time to load up on this seasonal favorite!

Our hands touch a variety of surfaces throughout the daycounters, doorknobs, our phones, etc. So remember to wash your hands before touching your face or eyes to prevent spreading any germs into your body!

April is Women's Eye Health Awareness Month. Did you know that women are more prone to eye disease than men? It’s estimated that 66% of the world’s blindness and visual impairment occurs in women. Make your vision health a priority!

World Health Day 2021 shines a light on the vital role played by individuals providing health care around the world! Show your support for your Ophthalmologist and Optometrists and thank them for all they do!

April is Sports Eye Safety Month. We'd like to take this time to remind athletes everywhere that the great majority of sports-related eye injuries can be avoided by simply wearing the proper protection.

Thank you to our wonderful Doctors at Galanis Cataract & Laser Eye Center! #HappyNationalDoctorsDay

If you sit at a desk or work on a computer all day, practice the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, take a break and stare at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This will help prevent eyestrain.

A balanced diet is best created with a variety of proteins, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet is key to keeping your eyes healthy, and may help reduce your risk for developing eye conditions such as cataracts, AMD, glaucoma, and dry eye. Try incorporating these six foods for healthy eyes into your diet!

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Merry Christmas to all!

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! We will be closed today, Thursday, Dec. 24th, and Friday, Dec. 25th.

Cold temperatures, dry outdoor air, and dry indoor heat can cause your eyes to dehydrate which can lead to symptoms of Dry Eye. Keep your eyes moist during the winter months and protect them from dryness and exposure to the cold weather!

To our Veterans, thank you for your service!

Are you at risk for cataracts? Cataracts can occur at any age but are much more common after the age of 55. About half of the population has a cataract by age 65, and nearly everyone over 75 has them. For more information visit https://drgalanis.com/st-louis-laser-cataract-surgery/

Nutritious meals can help protect your eyes for a lifetime, but preparing those meals can be dangerous. Avoid common eye hazards and stay safe in the kitchen! Click the link below for kitchen eye safety tips! https://www.aao.org//tips-preven/eight-kitchen-safety-tips

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month! People with diabetes are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts. Yet recent studies have revealed low awareness of the issue among ethnicities at higher risk for diabetes. With the findings signaling that many Americans may not be defending themselves against diabetes-related vision loss, the American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages those with diabetes to take proactive steps to protect their vision.

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Keep your eyes safe! Always protect your eyes when doing any work that may result in flying debris or the splashing of chemicals and cleansers.

Reduce your risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration