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National Diabetes Month: How to Safeguard Your Vision

National Diabetes Month: How to Safeguard Your Vision

November is National Diabetes Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about diabetes and its far-reaching effects on health, particularly eye health. As the number of diabetes cases continues to rise, understanding its implications becomes essential. One significant...

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Dilated Eye Exam: Why It’s Essential for Your Eye Health

Dilated Eye Exam: Why It’s Essential for Your Eye Health

Maintaining good eye health is essential, and regular eye exams are a key component of long-term vision care. One of the most comprehensive ways to assess eye health is through a dilated eye exam. This type of exam allows your eye doctor to examine the retina and...

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Top Tips for Dry Eyes: How To Have Healthy Vision

Top Tips for Dry Eyes: How To Have Healthy Vision

Maintaining healthy vision is crucial for your overall well-being, and dealing with dry eyes can be a significant challenge. At Tayani Institute, we specialize in a wide range of eye care services to help you preserve your vision and manage conditions like dry eyes...

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UV Safety Month: See Clearly With Tayani

UV Safety Month: See Clearly With Tayani

July is UV Safety Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the importance of protecting ourselves from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. While sunshine provides essential vitamin D and boosts mood, overexposure to UV radiation can harm our eyes and...

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Cataract Awareness Month: Shedding Light on Eye Health

Cataract Awareness Month: Shedding Light on Eye Health

As we observe Cataract Awareness Month, it's essential to raise awareness about cataracts and their impact on vision. Tayani Institute is dedicated to promoting cataract awareness and providing comprehensive care for patients with vision-related concerns. Introduction...

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Celebrating Healthy Vision Month with Tayani Institute

Celebrating Healthy Vision Month with Tayani Institute

May ushers in Star Wars Season, the end of Spring, and Mother’s Day. However, May is also one of the most important months for eye health. It is Healthy Vision Month. This annual observance serves as a beacon, illuminating the path toward optimal eye care and urging...

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Dry Eye Relief Tips: Expert Advice for Soothing Your Eyes

Dry Eye Relief Tips: Expert Advice for Soothing Your Eyes

Dry eye syndrome, known clinically as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, happens when the eyes don't produce enough tears or evaporate too quickly. This situation can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms, including dryness, irritation, redness, and sensitivity to light....

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Sports Eye Safety Month: Protecting Your Vision on the Field

Sports Eye Safety Month: Protecting Your Vision on the Field

Every year, thousands of athletes suffer from sports-related eye injuries that could have easily been prevented with proper precautions. Sports Eye Safety Month is an annual observance to raise awareness about protecting your eyes while participating in sports...

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Exploring Orthokeratology: A Lens to a Clearer Vision

Exploring Orthokeratology: A Lens to a Clearer Vision

In the dynamic landscape of optometry, technological advancements continually redefine the possibilities for vision correction. Among these innovations stands Orthokeratology, colloquially known as Ortho-K, a pioneering technique that offers a promising alternative...

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Preserve Your Precious Sight: Embracing Save Your Vision Month

Preserve Your Precious Sight: Embracing Save Your Vision Month

March arrives not only as a herald of spring but also as a reminder to prioritize something invaluable yet often overlooked: our vision. Save Your Vision Month, observed annually in March, provides a timely opportunity to reflect on the significance of eye health and...

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2024 Vision: Eye-Care Resolutions for a Brighter Future

2024 Vision: Eye-Care Resolutions for a Brighter Future

As we usher in a new year, many of us are busy crafting resolutions to enhance our well-being. While we often focus on traditional goals such as fitness and diet, it's crucial not to overlook the windows to our soul – our eyes. This blog post explores the intersection...

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Dry Eye Options: iLux® – A Safe and Effective Treatment

Dry Eye Options: iLux® – A Safe and Effective Treatment

Dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, environmental conditions, and certain medical conditions. Symptoms of dry eye can include burning, stinging, itching, redness, and blurred...

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Discover the Magic of Ortho-K at Tayani Institute

Discover the Magic of Ortho-K at Tayani Institute

Do you remember the joy of waking up to a world full of possibilities, without the hassle of searching for your glasses or inserting contact lenses? What if we told you that this dream could become your reality? Welcome to the world of Ortho-K, a life-changing vision...

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National Eye Exam Month

National Eye Exam Month

August is National Eye Exam Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of regular eye exams for people of all ages. Why You Need an Eye Exam This Year Your eyes are one of your most important sense organs. They allow you to see the world around you, and...

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See Clearly: Celebrating Healthy Vision Month

See Clearly: Celebrating Healthy Vision Month

For most people, our eyesight is our primary way of experiencing the world around us. From reading to driving, to watching movies and enjoying nature, our senses rely heavily on our vision. So, when it comes to preserving our eye health, it isn't something to take for...

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Women’s Eye Health Month

Women’s Eye Health Month

As we celebrate Women's Eye Health Month this April, it's time to shed light on some eye-opening facts related to women's eye health. Did you know that women are more prone to eye diseases and vision problems than men? According to various research studies, hormonal...

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Prioritize Your Eyes

Prioritize Your Eyes

Prioritize Your Eyes: It's Save Your Vision Month March is Save Your Vision Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of good eye health and the steps we can take to protect our vision. Our eyes are one of our most important senses, allowing us to see and...

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Workplace Eye Wellness Month

Workplace Eye Wellness Month

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, a time when organizations and individuals come together to raise awareness about the importance of eye health in the workplace. Eye health is an often-overlooked aspect of overall health, but it's crucial to maintaining good...

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Benefits of Getting Eyeglasses from Your Optical Boutique

Benefits of Getting Eyeglasses from Your Optical Boutique

It's no secret that investing in the right eyeglass frames and lenses can make a huge difference in the quality of your vision. But with so many places to buy glasses, how do you know where to go? Your optometry boutique at Tayani Institute is an excellent choice for...

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Glaucoma Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

Glaucoma Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

Every year, January is declared as Glaucoma Awareness Month. This month serves as a reminder to be mindful of the importance of regular eye exams and early detection when it comes to glaucoma. But what is glaucoma and why is it so important to detect...

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Give the Gift of Sight

Give the Gift of Sight

This December, let's take the time to appreciate our eyesight and look for ways to give the gift of sight. Gift of Sight Month is an annual initiative to raise awareness about eye health and encourage people to take steps to protect their vision. A simple gift or...

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December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month

December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month

It’s the most magical time of the year, but it can also be dangerous. December is "Safe Toys and Celebrations Month", and with so many gift-giving occasions on the horizon, it's important to keep safety in mind when shopping for children.From age-appropriate gifts to...

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Screen Fatigue

Screen Fatigue

How Eyeglasses Can Help Reduce Screen FatigueDo you spend a lot of time looking at a computer screen? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of screen fatigue, such as eye strain, headaches, and blurred vision. One way to help reduce these symptoms is to wear...

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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Did you know that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month? This is a time to raise awareness about the dangers of diabetic eye disease and how people can protect their vision. The major cause of blindness in adults between the ages of 20 and 74 is diabetic...

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Dry Eye Treatment

Dry Eye Treatment

What is it? Did you know there can be a real solution to your dry eye symptoms? iLux® is an innovative, in-office dry eye therapy that restores your natural eye comfort by treating symptoms caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). Healthy, functioning meibomian...

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Wearing Costume Contacts: What You Need to Know

Wearing Costume Contacts: What You Need to Know

Wearing Costume Contacts: What You Need to KnowIt is the time of year when parties and events are gearing up for upcoming celebrations. The first one on the list is Halloween when young and old alike dress up in creative costumes to go trick-or-treating or take part...

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Inflammatory Eye Disease Awareness Week

Inflammatory Eye Disease Awareness Week

The week of September 26 - 30 is designated as Inflammatory Eye Awareness Week. First declared in 2021 by the national non-profit group, Prevent Blindness, the purpose of this special week is to educate the public about inflammatory eye disease (IED) and how early...

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Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month

Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month

September is Sports Eye Safety Month and aims to educate Americans about the risk of sports-related eye injuries and how to prevent them.What Sports Cause Eye Injuries?All sports and outdoor activities pose the risk of eye injury, but sports involving physical combat...

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Healthy Contact Lens Wear & Care Hygiene Practices

Healthy Contact Lens Wear & Care Hygiene Practices

Healthy Contact Lens Wear & Care Hygiene Practices The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses. They can boost your confidence and interfere less with sports or other physical activities when compared to...

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About Pediatric Ophthalmology

About Pediatric Ophthalmology

What is Pediatric Ophthalmology? | Tayani Institute Pediatric ophthalmology is an ophthalmology subspecialty concentrating on the treatment of different eye problems affecting children. One in every six kids has vision-related issues such as lazy eye, refractive...

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Dry Eyes – Diagnosis and Treatment

Dry Eyes – Diagnosis and Treatment

Tears are a necessary feature of the human eye. Your eyes depend on the presence of a tear film to provide constant moisture and lubrication while maintaining vision and comfort. Dry eyes is a common condition where your tears are unable to adequately lubricate your...

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UV Protection 101: What You Should Know About Sunglasses

UV Protection 101: What You Should Know About Sunglasses

With summer activities in full swing, July is an excellent time for UV Safety Month. UV Safety Month is intended to raise awareness about the risks that UV exposure poses to your eyes and learn about options for protecting your eyes from the sun's rays, like...

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Fireworks and Eye Safety

Fireworks and Eye Safety

Many families and communities are making plans for a star-spangled July Fourth in anticipation of the holiday's traditional fireworks displays. There is always an increase in consumer fireworks displays at this time of the year, but it's also the time when the country...

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What Are the Three Types of Cataracts

What Are the Three Types of Cataracts

A cataract is caused by the clouding of the eye's lens due to protein build-up in your body, which may result in light sensitivity, impaired vision, or blindness. The three main cataract types include: nuclear sclerotic, cortical, and posterior subcapsular.Let’s...

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RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens

RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens

The RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens is the first and only intraocular lens (IOL) that can be customized after cataract surgery. The Light Adjustable Lens is made of a special photosensitive material that can be adjusted in response to ultraviolet (UV) light. This...

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Why Are My Eyes So Dry

Why Are My Eyes So Dry

Why Are My Eyes So Dry? 8 Causes of Dry Eyes & How To Treat Them Are you experiencing dry eyes? You aren’t alone. Recent statistics show that 16 million to 49 million Americans suffer from chronic DED (Dry Eye Disease). You can tell when you have...

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The Importance of Annual Eye Exams

The Importance of Annual Eye Exams

Most people do not go for eye exams and only visit their optometrist when they start having vision problems. Unfortunately, most eye problems have no symptoms, and you only notice them when they have progressed and become more complicated. Eye exams play a crucial...

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Eye Pressure and Glaucoma

Eye Pressure and Glaucoma

The CDC tells us about 3 million Americans have glaucoma. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. If it’s caught early, you can preserve your vision and prevent additional vision loss. That’s why it’s so important...

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Tips for Managing Eye Health When You Have Diabetes

Tips for Managing Eye Health When You Have Diabetes

Diabetes is a serious medical condition that, if left unmanaged, can wreak havoc throughout your body. More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and the condition can cause many complications, including heart disease, stroke, nerve damage, and eye issues. But,...

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How Are You Supporting Your Vision?

How Are You Supporting Your Vision?

The five human senses of sight, touch, smell, taste, and hearing are essential tools that help us navigate and interpret the world around us. Our eyesight, however, truly stands out among our senses. In fact, according to clinical research, 80-85% of everything we...

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Say Goodbye to Dry Eye This Spring With iLUX

Say Goodbye to Dry Eye This Spring With iLUX

Visual acuity is a complex process. From the moment light enters the eye through the cornea to the moment the optic nerve delivers visual data to the brain, everything needs to occur in a precise way. If things don’t happen the way they’re supposed to, you may need to...

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How Visian ICL surgery or LASIK Can Correct Your Eyesight

How Visian ICL surgery or LASIK Can Correct Your Eyesight

It’s the middle of the night and you’re thirsty, but the first thing you need to do before you walk into the kitchen is figure out where you left your eyeglasses. Or you go to your favorite restaurant, and the waiter hands you the menu and you start rifling through...

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3 Stages of Macular Degeneration

3 Stages of Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration, often referred to as age-related macular degeneration or AMD, is an eye disease that’s not only the No. 1 cause of permanent vision loss — more than glaucoma and cataracts combined — but it’s also the No. 1 cause of vision loss for straight-on...

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5 Causes of Red Eyes

5 Causes of Red Eyes

Eye redness is one of those ambiguous symptoms that can signify a wide range of conditions, from a minor nuisance — such as smoke — to a serious eye disease, such as glaucoma. So how do you know when having red eyes is just a minor thing and when you should contact...

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Understanding Astigmatism and Your Treatment Options

Understanding Astigmatism and Your Treatment Options

Have you had to squint to make the blurriness go away when attempting to read a menu or a traffic sign in the distance? Although there are a range of conditions that can cause blurry vision, one of the most common is astigmatism. In fact, about one out of every three...

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Is LASIK Surgery Right For You?

Is LASIK Surgery Right For You?

If you need vision correction lenses, you’re not alone. In fact, 195.3 million Americans wear eyeglasses or contacts. But, do you wish you could put down your glasses for good or not have to spend time searching for lost contacts? LASIK surgery may be the answer...

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Safeguarding Your Vision When You Have Diabetes

Safeguarding Your Vision When You Have Diabetes

It’s no secret that diabetes is a serious medical condition that can be particularly dangerous if it’s not controlled. When your body can’t properly convert sugar from the food you eat to fuel for your cells, the results can cause dangerous ripple effects throughout...

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Sunglasses Are More Than a Fashion Choice

Sunglasses Are More Than a Fashion Choice

Cool. Confident. Trendy. Chances are, if you conjure up an image of a person with those words, more times than not that man or woman will be wearing sunglasses. Remember the iconic photographs of James Dean and John Lennon? Cool doesn’t quite cover it. Although the...

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Recognizing the Signs of Macular Degeneration

Recognizing the Signs of Macular Degeneration

According to clinical research, an estimated 80-85% of how we learn, perceive, and understand our world, and our corresponding actions are driven by our ability to see clearly. So if something happens that impairs your vision, whether it’s something as common as a...

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Why Catching Cataracts Early is Important

Why Catching Cataracts Early is Important

Getting cataracts is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the United States. What many people don’t know, though, is that catching the condition early can help prevent blindness. In this blog, the health specialists at Tayani...

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This Year Resolve to Ditch Your Double Chin With KybellaⓇ

This Year Resolve to Ditch Your Double Chin With KybellaⓇ

When it comes to inheriting traits from your parents and grandparents, beautiful eyes, thick hair, a charming laugh, and an awesome smile are great. But if you got their double chin, you’re probably not as thankful for that. Genetics aren’t always responsible for this...

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Why Winter is the Worst for Dry Eyes and What You Can Do

Why Winter is the Worst for Dry Eyes and What You Can Do

As winter approaches, we can experience frigid air outside and warm air inside. On top of this, the air is usually drier in the winter. All of this can go a long way toward drying out our eyes. If you’re among the 16 million Americans who suffer from dry eye disease,...

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Why Should I See an Ophthalmologist for My Skin Cancer?

Why Should I See an Ophthalmologist for My Skin Cancer?

When you think about organs in the human body, you may conjure up images of the more notable ones, such as your heart, lungs, kidneys, or liver. However, your body’s largest organ is actually your skin. Unfortunately, many people will get skin cancer over the course...

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How Ortho-K Improves Your Vision While You Sleep

How Ortho-K Improves Your Vision While You Sleep

The road to better health typically doesn’t occur while you sleep, but there are exceptions. If you’re one of the millions of Americans with nearsightedness and/or astigmatism, orthokeratology (ortho-k) offers you a way to reshape your corneas each night, allowing you...

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5 Tips to Help Speed Your Recovery After Eyelid Surgery

5 Tips to Help Speed Your Recovery After Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery tightens sagging skin around the eyes to enhance your appearance and eliminate any visual obstruction. The procedure reduces wrinkles, removes bags, improves your vision, and makes you look years younger. Interested? At the Tayani Institute, we...

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