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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION:
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Treatment Years
Now is the time to treat the years of damage that the sun and other
elements have caused to your skin.
• Put the right nutrients into your body. It’s important to make
sure your body is getting all the nutrients it needs on the inside for
radiant skin on the outside. This includes lots of water!
• Take cover when heading outside. SPF products shouldn’t be
skipped at this age either and should be applied daily. Try adding
a hat and cover your skin to prevent overexposure to the harmful
rays of the sun, even in the cooler months.
• Find a good retinoid. Derived from vitamin A, retinoids boost
collagen production in the skin to stimulate blood vessels and
unclog pores.
SEEING INTO THE FUTURE
Twenty-first century children will be looking beyond genetics as
a cause for needing corrective eyewear, according to the American
Optometric Association (AOA). In the Digital Age, children are
exposed to electronic devices their whole lives as an integral part of
social and educational practices. Teachers are continuing to increase
the amount of digital technology used in the classroom, and it is
expected that computer simulations will account for much of the
learning style in the future. Both teachers and parents are finding that
children are adapting well to the use of technology in the classroom,
making learning more interactive and current than most textbook
learning.
The AOA’s 2015 American Eye-Q survey stated that 41 percent
of parents say their kids spend three or more hours per day using
digital devices, and 66 percent of kids have their own smartphone or
tablet. As technology becomes more of an essential part of modern
life, it is important for parents to facilitate balance in their children’s
digital usage. Electronic devices, including televisions, give off
blue and violet light that may affect vision by causing eyestrain and
discomfort. If your child has to do homework using a computer
or tablet, then keep the television and other devices off during
dinnertime and enjoy conversation together. Optometrists also
researched the importance of natural sunlight exposure to the eyes
and say that a lack of exposure to natural light could affect the growth
and development of vision.
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Announces Christin L. Sylvester, DO, FAOCO
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
NOW SEEING PATIENTS AT THE CRANBERRY LOCATION
125 Emeryville Drive, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
Dr. Sylvester is Board Certified
in Ophthalmology by the
American Osteopathic Board of
Ophthalmology. Prior to joining
Everett & Hurite Dr. Sylvester spent
ten plus years at the UPMC Children’s
Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Sylvester joins us with extensive
pediatric ophthalmology experience
including nasolacrimal duct
disorders, strabismus, retinopathy of
prematurity and pediatric medical
retinal disorders.
Visit us online at www.everett-hurite.com or call
for an appointment at 1-800-753-6800.
Additional Office Locations: Butler, Greensburg, McMurray, Monroeville,
Pittsburgh, Rostraver, Steubenville, Weirton and Beaver.
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