 Here's where to turn to find out the latest and greatest goings on at Beach Eye Care. From press releases to links and news about eye care, we've got you covered.
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January marks national glaucoma awareness month |
 Eyecare organizations are encouraging people to educate themselves about glaucoma and get a comprehensive eye exam during January’s awareness push, according to a news item from Prevent Blindness America (PBA, Chicago). Organizations cited as helping increase awareness include the National Eye Institute and the Glaucoma Research Foundation.
Research funded by PBA determined that glaucoma costs the U.S. economy $2.86 billion every year in direct medical costs for outpatient, inpatient, and prescription drug services. “We want to stress to everyone that vision can be saved from glaucoma through early diagnosis and treatment,” said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of PBA.
Source – ASCRS EyeWorld Weekly News, January 2, 2012
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 by Mari Pack
Virginia Beach ophthalmologist Dr. G. Peyton Neatrour and family spent two weeks in the Philippines this summer, volunteering with the Physicians for Peace Seeing Clearly program. An inspirational family vacation.
It was not your average family vacation for the Neatrour family of Virginia Beach. They did stay on a tropical island and, yes, there were white sandy beaches overlooking a turquoise ocean. But their two week trip to the Philippines in July was an exercise in service, not relaxation.
Click here to read the article that originally appeared on Virginialiving.com |
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Virginia Family Helps Other See |
 For a family in Virginia, giving back is a family affair. The Neatrour’s, including Dr. G. Peyton Neatrour of Beach Eye Care in Virginia Beach, returned to the U.S. in late July from a Seeing Clearly mission to the Philippines, where more than half a million people are blind and many more are visually impaired.
Click here to read the article that originally appeared in News Peace, Physicians for Peace Summer/Fall 2011ned ophthalmologist of Beach Eye Care in Virginia, USA performed cataract surgeries along with volunteer ophthalmologists in the Philippines.
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Vision 2020 launched in Surigao del Sur |
 by Nida Grace B. Tranquilan
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, July 21 (PIA) -– The provincial government here successfully launched the Vision 2020 – Surigao del Sur – the Right to Sight program, in partnership with the Physicians for Peace-Seeing Clearly, a non-government organization based in USA.
Anchored on its theme: “Marajaw na Panan-aw Surigao”, the activity was highlighted with the cataract-squint surgical and eye care mission held at the Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center (ASTMMC) to less fortunate or poorest of the poor residents of this province. The surgical mission will run until Friday, July 22.
Dr. Peyton Neatrour, renowned ophthalmologist of Beach Eye Care in Virginia, USA performed cataract surgeries along with volunteer ophthalmologists in the Philippines.
Click here to read entire article that originally appeared on PIA Daily News. |
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Nearsightedness linked to serious eye disease |
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Read the article from Reuters.com
 “Our nearsighted population fortunately see us regularly for glasses, contact lenses, and laser vision correction. This allows us to detect and diagnose glaucoma at its earliest stage of damage as the “silent theft of sight”. Technologies like our high definition OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography) and ORA ( Ocular Response Analyzer) that measures the true eye pressure factoring in each eye’s unique corneal biomechanics, coupled with visual field testing, allow us to monitor our glaucoma suspects until early damage is detected with loss of side or peripheral vision. SLT (selective laser trabeculoplasty ) or pressure lowering eye drops are our earliest options to treat. Glaucoma is often treated simultaneously w/cataract surgery w/Laser ECP (Endoscopic Cyclo Photocoagulation ). Monitoring on an every 6-12 month basis is needed for life to preserve vision as glaucoma can progress at any point and even w/a normal IOP (intraocular pressure) <21 which is known as low tension or normal pressure glaucoma.”
-Dr. Neatrour
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14-Year-Old Girl May Need Cornea Transplant After Wearing $20 Colored Contact Lenses |
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A 14-year-old girl from Queens, N.Y., may need a cornea transplant after wearing colored contact lenses she bought at a beauty store for $20.
Erica Barnes said she only wore the hazel-hued lenses for one day, according to local reports. But that was long enough to scratch the surface of her right eye and spur an infection that could leave behind a blinding scar.
Click here to read entire article that originally appeared on ABC News. |
APHA Vision Care Section launches year-long eye safety advocacy campaign
The American Public Health Association (APHA) Vision Care Section is dedicating its first year-long Vision Care Section (VCS) Annual Advocacy Campaign to eye safety. “Safety is NO Accident: Live Injury-Free” was the theme for this year’s National Public Health Week (April 4-10).
Each year in the United States, approximately 600,000 documented eye injuries are attributable to sports-related activities alone, the APHA VCS notes.
Click here to read the article that originally appeared on newsfromAOA.org. |
Report: Many U.S. cities (including Norfolk, VA) have “extreme” UV levels
A report by The Vision Council (Alexandria, Va.) found that without protective measures, residents of some U.S. cities are at “very high or extreme risk” for ocular or skin damage as a result of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation at least one day out of every four, the council said.
The report, “Hidden Dangers of UV: Keeping Your Eyes Safe,” details the factors that can increase exposure risks, discusses forecasts that reveal the intensity of solar UV in cities across the country, and offers tips for preventing UV-related vision problems. The report notes that of the 58 cities indexed by UV level by the National Weather Service, many have “very high or extreme” UV radiation levels “more than 20% of the year.” The report cites certain “surprise” UV-intensive cities, such as Wichita, Kan.; Boise, Idaho; and Norfolk, Va.
The report also offers tips for choosing an effective pair of sunglasses, including buying from reputable retailers, understanding lens color, selecting a design for maximum coverage, and more. To read the report, visit www.thevisioncouncil.org/sunglasses.
Click here to read the article that originally appeared on ASCRS EyeWorld Weekly News. |
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Illegal contacts sold at local stores |
The unusual pop-star look of colored and “doe-eyed” contact lenses might make for Hollywood photo ops, but they can also be dangerous if not purchased from licensed optometrists. Dr. David Tang, an Optometrist on the Beach Eye Care team, offers the facts on the potential risks of purchasing illegally sold contacts, recently found in some stores in Virginia Beach.
Click here to view the original news report and read the story that originally appeared on www.wvec.com.
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SkinMedica Vitalize and Rejuvenize Peels are both featured in a skin care report in the April issue of Self
 Vitalize and Rejuvenize Peels are recommended by Dr. Hema Sundaram as non-irritating chemical peels that can help control acne.
Click here to view original article that appeared in SELF
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SkinMedica Named Fastest Growing Skincare Company in WWD Beauty Inc.! |
 Beach Eye Care is proud to offer SkinMedica® Skin Care System – the fastest growing skincare line in the United States!
SkinMedica is formulated to improve skin tone, texture, and the appearance of wrinkles.
Call today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Shenouda.
Click here to view original article that appeared in WWD, Beauty Inc.
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