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The macula is part of the eye's retina. Located in the center of the retina, the macula is responsible for giving us clear vision and the ability to see fine details. http://bit.ly/2DLhtGP

We are proud to offer our patients the option of the latest astigmatism-correcting intraocular lenses for those with preexisting astigmatism. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2T4y26w

You may have heard all sorts of things about what is good and bad for your eyes. But are they true? Read these 20 common eye myths. http://bit.ly/35O0BLk

Rare conditions such as keratoconus (cone-shaped cornea) are better addressed with contact lenses than with glasses. Dr. Altemus offers the full spectrum of contact lenses and has made contact lens fitting an integral part of his practice. http://bit.ly/2CXDtPq

The average person blinks about once every 10 seconds. There's two reasons why, and they have to do with keeping your eyes clean and healthy. http://bit.ly/2MrYZOB

Although diabetic retinopathy often presents no symptoms, certain signs should be concerning. These include persistent blurry vision, fluctuating vision, or a sudden onset of new floaters. http://bit.ly/2OmaZRz

Learn about how the multi-layered cornea is extremely important to our vision and general eye health, plus how it works and how an eye doctor examines it. http://bit.ly/2QgyboM

Wet macular degeneration can cause severe rapid central vision loss. Learn more about macular degeneration: http://bit.ly/2SSaUYY

The smallest line you can read on a chart is your visual acuity. Perfect visual acuity is written as 20/20. Learn more about visual acuity here. http://bit.ly/2O3OKFh

Bloom Eye Associates is proud to offer a 10% discount on all frames and lenses for seniors. See more at: http://bit.ly/2r68jy4

Happy New Year from Bloom Eye Associates!

For 2020: The Year of the Eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology intended to list 20 vision-healthy foods. Instead, they came up with 36. It’s a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, beans, and fish. http://bit.ly/2rcJmEK

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Happy Hanukkah from Bloom Eye Associates!