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Fireworks Can Cause Eye Injuries
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No Fireworks Are Safe, even “Innocent” Sparklers Can Cause Serious Eye Injuries Fireworks injuries cause approximately 10,000 visits to the emergency department each year, most of them involve children who suffer thousands of eye injuries. Although the most disabling injuries occur with illegal firecrackers, most injuries are caused by legal fireworks parents buy for their […]
Read MoreSunglasses, Cataracts, and Eye Safety
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What’s the worst thing that could happen if you forget to wear your sunglasses?During the summer months, people tend to spend more time outdoors. If you leave your sunglasses at home, it might be tempting to shrug it off. You might need to squint a little, you figure. What’s the worst that could happen?As it […]
Read MoreHealthy Swimming Week
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The week before Memorial Day marks Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, an annual awareness week that aims to prevent drowning, pool chemical injuries, and illness outbreaks. This year, Ophthalmology Associates encourages our patients to pay special attention to their contact lens habits, particularly while they’re swimming. Is it safe to wear contact lenses in water? No! If […]
Read MoreApril Women’s Eye Safety Month
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Pop quiz! Who is at a greater risk of developing eye disease: men or women? If you guessed “both”, then you’re not alone – but you’re also not correct. Despite common belief, women are significantly more likely to develop common eye diseases than men. According to a study conducted by the organization Prevent Blindness America, […]
Read MoreDoctor Appreciation Day 2018
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National Doctors’ Day is held every year on March 30th in the United States. It is a day to celebrate the contributions of physicians who serve our country by caring for its’ citizens. The first Doctor’s Day observance was March 30, 1933 in Winder, Georgia. Eudora Brown Almond, the wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, […]
Read MoreDr. Brian E. Flowers at Hawaiian Eye 2018
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Dr. Brian E. Flowers attended the Hawaiian Eye Meeting on January 13-17, 2018 where he was asked to share his expertise in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery in two different symposia.
Read MoreOphthalmology Associates Recognizes Employees at Service Pin Ceremony
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On the 15th day of December 2017 with appreciation and in recognition of years of devoted service to the physicians, staff, and patients of Ophthalmology Associates, Ophthalmology Associates is pleased to announce that the following employees will be receiving service pins for their milestone tenure. Our OA family is very special, and we are proud […]
Read MoreNovember 11, 2017 AAO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA
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Dr. Brian E. Flowers will participate in the “Surgeon to Surgeon” activity at the 2017 AAO Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. and will also be presenting a course on Endocyclophogoagulation. – More news and pictures to come.
Read MoreOphthalmology Associates is Proud to Welcome Two New Doctors to our Family
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Dr. Mayli Davis specializes in Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery. Dr. Davis’ specialty is upper eyelid lifts, lower eyelid fat pocket removal, lower eyelid fat re-positioning, brow lifts, and eyelid reconstructions. She also offers treatment to adults and children for numerous eyelid problems ranging from cosmetic concerns to reconstructions for skin cancer, ptosis, dry eyes, tears […]
Read MoreFort Worthy – Stars That Shine Award!
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Ophthalmology Associates is proud to be voted as a FAVORITE in the Star-Telegram’s “Fort Worthy Stars That Shine” Readers’ Choice Shining Stars in Tarrant County. Ophthalmology Associates Boasts 5 offices to service your eye care needs. Fort Worth Main Office 1201 Summit AvenueFort Worth, TX 76102Phone: 817-332-2020Hours 8am to 5pm Monday thru FridayPhones answered by […]
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