Thursday, November 20, 2008  
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January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Keep Your Sights Set on Healthy Eyes

Photo of eyeglasses and eyechartIn the coming years, the number of people affected by eye problems that can cause blindness will double. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of loss of eyesight. Approximately 2.2 million Americans age 40 and older have glaucoma, but half of them don’t know it.

Early detection can be the key to minimizing the harmful effects of this potentially blinding disease. Keeping your eyes healthy means having regular eye exams. Davis Duehr Dean offers comprehensive vision services for all ages.

Davis Duehr Dean is the largest provider of eye care services in the Midwest. They have more than 20 locations in southern Wisconsin. Davis Duehr Dean offers primary eye care and optical services as well as advanced surgical techniques, including refractive surgery, cataract surgery, pediatric specialty care, retina care and intraocular surgery. When you need eye care, from the simple to the complex, you can rest assured that the best doctors are just a phone call away. For more information about Davis Duehr Dean, call 800-362-7796 or visit www.davisduehrdean.com. If you’d like more information about cataracts and glaucoma, go to www.preventblindness.org.

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