This is the Cookie Policy for Kleinsorge Family Eye Care, accessible from www.kleinsorgeeyecare.com
What Are Cookies
As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored however this may downgrade or 'break' certain elements of the sites functionality.
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How We Use Cookies
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Disabling Cookies
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The Cookies We Set
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Third Party Cookies
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Privacy Policy for Kleinsorge Family Eye Care
At Kleinsorge Family Eye Care, accessible from www.kleinsorgeeyecare.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Kleinsorge Family Eye Care and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at webmaster@kleinsorgeeyecare.com
GDPR Information
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What information we collect from users: cookie information about your visit and your email if you complete any optin forms on our site.
When we collect information from users: when you visit our website or sign up via an optin form.
Protection of that information: all information is securely stored and only accessible to relevant staff members in the execution of their tasks.
What we do with that information: we use cookies to enhance your visit, remember if you are logged in and to collect visit analytics.
Data Protection Officer:
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
We are a Data Controller of your information.
Kleinsorge Family Eye Care legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information:
Kleinsorge Family Eye Care needs to perform a contract with you
You have given Kleinsorge Family Eye Care permission to do so
Processing your personal information is in Kleinsorge Family Eye Care legitimate interests
Kleinsorge Family Eye Care needs to comply with the law
Kleinsorge Family Eye Care will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.
In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:
The right to access, update or to delete the information we have on you.
The right of rectification.
The right to object.
The right of restriction.
The right to data portability
The right to withdraw consent
Log Files
Kleinsorge Family Eye Care follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Like any other website, Kleinsorge Family Eye Care uses 'cookies'. These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.
Privacy Policies
You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of Kleinsorge Family Eye Care.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks uses technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on Kleinsorge Family Eye Care, which are sent directly to users' browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.
Note that Kleinsorge Family Eye Care has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Third Party Privacy Policies
Kleinsorge Family Eye Care's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options. You may find a complete list of these Privacy Policies and their links here: Privacy Policy Links.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers' respective websites. What Are Cookies?
Children's Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
Kleinsorge Family Eye Care does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in Kleinsorge Family Eye Care. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Terms and Conditions for Kleinsorge Family Eye Care
Introduction
These Website Standard Terms and Conditions written on this webpage shall manage your use of our website, Kleinsorge Family Eye Care accessible at www.kleinsorgeeyecare.com.
These Terms will be applied fully and affect to your use of this Website. By using this Website, you agreed to accept all terms and conditions written in here. You must not use this Website if you disagree with any of these Website Standard Terms and Conditions.
Minors or people below 18 years old are not allowed to use this Website.
Intellectual Property Rights
Other than the content you own, under these Terms, Kleinsorge Family Eye Care and/or its licensors own all the intellectual property rights and materials contained in this Website.
You are granted limited license only for purposes of viewing the material contained on this Website.
Restrictions
You are specifically restricted from all of the following:
publishing any Website material in any other media;
selling, sublicensing and/or otherwise commercializing any Website material;
publicly performing and/or showing any Website material;
using this Website in any way that is or may be damaging to this Website;
using this Website in any way that impacts user access to this Website;
using this Website contrary to applicable laws and regulations, or in any way may cause harm to the Website, or to any person or business entity;
engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, data extracting or any other similar activity in relation to this Website;
using this Website to engage in any advertising or marketing.
Certain areas of this Website are restricted from being access by you and Kleinsorge Family Eye Care may further restrict access by you to any areas of this Website, at any time, in absolute discretion. Any user ID and password you may have for this Website are confidential and you must maintain confidentiality as well.
Your Content
In these Website Standard Terms and Conditions, "Your Content" shall mean any audio, video text, images or other material you choose to display on this Website. By displaying Your Content, you grant Kleinsorge Family Eye Care a non-exclusive, worldwide irrevocable, sub licensable license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute it in any and all media.
Your Content must be your own and must not be invading any third-party’s rights. Kleinsorge Family Eye Care reserves the right to remove any of Your Content from this Website at any time without notice.
No warranties
This Website is provided "as is," with all faults, and Kleinsorge Family Eye Care express no representations or warranties, of any kind related to this Website or the materials contained on this Website. Also, nothing contained on this Website shall be interpreted as advising you.
Limitation of liability
In no event shall Kleinsorge Family Eye Care, nor any of its officers, directors and employees, shall be held liable for anything arising out of or in any way connected with your use of this Website whether such liability is under contract. Kleinsorge Family Eye Care, including its officers, directors and employees shall not be held liable for any indirect, consequential or special liability arising out of or in any way related to your use of this Website.
Indemnification
You hereby indemnify to the fullest extent Kleinsorge Family Eye Care from and against any and/or all liabilities, costs, demands, causes of action, damages and expenses arising in any way related to your breach of any of the provisions of these Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid under any applicable law, such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.
Variation of Terms
Kleinsorge Family Eye Care is permitted to revise these Terms at any time as it sees fit, and by using this Website you are expected to review these Terms on a regular basis.
Assignment
The Kleinsorge Family Eye Care is allowed to assign, transfer, and subcontract its rights and/or obligations under these Terms without any notification. However, you are not allowed to assign, transfer, or subcontract any of your rights and/or obligations under these Terms.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between Kleinsorge Family Eye Care and you in relation to your use of this Website, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Stroudsburg, PA 18324, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located there for the resolution of any disputes.
Using the form below you can request all data that is stored about you in our application/website to be sent to you via email. After submitting your email address, we will collect all data based on your email address and IP address and send it to the email address you submitted.
Send Request
Using the form below you can request all data that is stored about you in our application to be deleted from our database. Please note that we do not store any backups of this data so deletion is final and irreversible. As soon as your data is deleted, an email will be sent to your submitted email address. Please make sure you want to delete your information because there is no confirmation dialog after you send your email address.
We’ll be honest- dry eyes are quite common in the winter due to the colder temperatures. Good news is, we’re here to give you some tips!
Preventing Dry Eyes in Cold Temperatures
Reducing the use of heaters will make a huge difference! Heaters create an environment that can easily lead to dry eyes.
Because of this, it is also suggested to avoid the use of hair dryers, especially those that blow straight into your eyes. Instead, opt for air drying your hair!
Treating Dry Eyes
Artificial tears, or eye drops, are a great place to start. Eye drops are specially designed to restore your eyes natural moisture. Keep in mind, though, that if you wear contacts, you will need to purchase a contact-friendly option.
Eye ointments are thicker than eye drops, meaning they may be a better option for you! The ointment is applied to the lower lash line prior to going to bed. That is important to remember as it can blur your vision. You can purchase some over-the-counter, or speak to the doctor first.
Indoor humidifiers and warm compresses are both other ways to battle dry eyes. Humidifiers add moisture back into the air, which is a great alternative to reducing the use of heaters. Warm compresses, like a wet washcloth, will help soothe and rest your eyes as well.
All contact lenses are medical devices that are regulated by the U.S. government. By law, decorative contact lenses, whether they correct vision or not, require a prescription and proper fitting from an eye doctor. Any type of contact lens that can be purchased without a prescription is being sold illegally—and can pose serious risks to sight and eye health. Do not purchase decorative contact lenses from costume shops, beauty salons, drug stores, flea markets, or anywhere that doesn’t require a prescription. You can buy contact lenses from eye doctors’ offices, online, or by mail order but only with a valid prescription. You should continue care as directed by your eye doctor with any type of contact lens purchased.
For all types of contact lenses, not wearing and caring for them properly raises the chances of serious eye infections. Here’s a few tips to help you:
Never share contact lenses with others.
Rub and rinse your contact lenses with contact lens disinfecting solution—never water or saliva—to clean them each time you remove them. Even if worn occasionally, contact lenses must be disinfected and stored in new solution at least every 7 days.
Never store your contact lenses in water.
Replace your contact lenses as often as recommended by your eye doctor.
Replace your contact lens case at least once every three months.
Don’t “top off” solution. Use only fresh contact lens disinfecting solution in your case—never mix fresh solution with old or used solution.
Don’t let an eye infection be the scariest part of your Halloween. Using decorative lenses without a valid prescription can cause serious harm to your eyes—haunting you long after October 31. You can safely buy contact lenses from eye doctors’ offices, online, or by mail order with a valid prescription. Do not purchase decorative contact lenses from costume shops, online stores, beauty salons, drug stores, flea markets, or anywhere that doesn’t require a prescription. When decorative contact lenses are sold without a prescription, proper fitting, and education from an eye doctor, there may be a higher chance of contact lens-related eye problems. Decorative lenses purchased without a prescription may not fit properly, leaving the eye more susceptible to scratches on the outer layer of the eye, or getting an ulcer (an open sore) on the cornea- the clear covering over the front of the eye. The result of a scratch or sore can be scarring, infection, and permanent vision reduction or loss.
Educate yourself and others about the dangers (including eye sores and vision loss) of using decorative contact lenses without a prescription. Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween and practice healthy contact lens wear and care.
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car (especially at night) or see the expression on a friend’s face.
Most cataracts develop slowly and don’t disturb your eyesight early on. But with time, cataracts will eventually interfere with your vision.
At first, stronger lighting and eyeglasses can help you deal with cataracts. But if impaired vision interferes with your usual activities, you might need cataract surgery. Fortunately, cataract surgery is generally a safe, effective procedure.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of cataracts include:
Clouded, blurred or dim vision
Increasing difficulty with vision at night
Sensitivity to light and glare
Need for brighter light for reading and other activities
Seeing “halos” around lights
Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription
Fading or yellowing of colors
Double vision in a single eye
At first, the cloudiness in your vision caused by a cataract may affect only a small part of the eye’s lens and you may be unaware of any vision loss. As the cataract grows larger, it clouds more of your lens and distorts the light passing through the lens. This may lead to more-noticeable symptoms.
How a cataract forms
A cataract is a cloudy lens. The lens is positioned behind the colored part of your eye (iris). The lens focuses light that passes into your eye, producing clear, sharp images on the retina — the light-sensitive membrane in the eye that functions like the film in a camera.
As you age, the lenses in your eyes become less flexible, less transparent and thicker. Age-related and other medical conditions cause proteins and fibers within the lenses to break down and clump together, clouding the lenses.
As the cataract continues to develop, the clouding becomes denser. A cataract scatters and blocks the light as it passes through the lens, preventing a sharply defined image from reaching your retina. As a result, your vision becomes blurred.
Cataracts generally develop in both eyes, but not always at the same rate. The cataract in one eye may be more advanced than the other, causing a difference in vision between eyes.
Risk factors
Factors that increase your risk of cataracts include:
Increasing age
Diabetes
Excessive exposure to sunlight
Smoking
Obesity
High blood pressure
Previous eye injury or inflammation
Previous eye surgery
Prolonged use of corticosteroid medications
Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
Remember, if you notice changes in your vision, schedule an eye appointment right away!
There’s a lot you can do to keep your eyes healthy and protect your vision.
Get a comprehensive dilated eye exam
Getting a dilated eye exam is simple and painless — and it’s the single best thing you can do for your eye health!
Even if your eyes feel healthy, you could have a problem and not know it. That’s because many eye diseases don’t have any symptoms or warning signs.
A dilated eye exam is the only way to check for many eye diseases early on, when they’re easier to treat.
Find out if you’re at risk for eye diseases
Getting older increases your risk of some eye diseases. You might also have a higher risk of some eye diseases if you:
Are overweight or obese
Have a family history of eye disease
Are African American, Hispanic, or Native American
Other health conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure, can also increase your risk of some eye diseases. For example, people with diabetes are at risk for diabetic retinopathy — an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness.
If you’re worried you might be at risk for some eye diseases, talk to your doctor. You may be able to take steps to lower your risk.
Know your family’s health history. Talk with your family members to find out if they’ve had any eye problems. Some eye diseases and conditions run in families, like age-related macular degeneration or glaucoma. Be sure to tell your eye doctor if any eye diseases run in your family.
Take care of your health
Protecting your overall health can go a long way toward keeping your eyes healthy! It’s important to make healthy choices and take good care of yourself.
Keep in mind that healthy habits like eating well and being active can lower your risk for diseases and conditions that can lead to eye or vision problems, like diabetes or high blood pressure. Follow these tips for healthy vision:
Eat healthy foods. Be sure to have plenty of dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale, and collard greens. Eating fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids — like salmon, tuna, and halibut — is good for your eyes, too.
Get active. Being physically active helps you stay healthy. It can also lower your risk of health conditions that can cause eye health or vision problems — like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Quit smoking. Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs — it can hurt your eyes, too! Smoking increases your risk of diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts — and it can harm the optic nerve.
Protect your eyes
Every day, you can take simple steps to keep your eyes healthy. Use these tips to protect your eyes from things that can harm them:
Wear sunglasses. Protect your eyes from the sun by wearing sunglasses — even on cloudy days! Be sure to look for sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB radiation.
Wear protective eyewear. Safety glasses and goggles are designed to protect your eyes during certain activities, like playing sports, doing construction work, or doing home repairs. You can buy them from most eye care providers and some sporting goods stores.
Give your eyes a rest. Looking at a computer for a long time can tire out your eyes. Rest your eyes by taking a break every 20 minutes to look at something about 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
If you wear contacts, take steps to prevent eye infections. Always wash your hands before you put your contact lenses in or take them out. Be sure to disinfect your contact lenses and replace them regularly.
Here is a few tips to keep your eye health in adults over 65.
Low Vision Doesn’t Have to Mean Low Ability
The term low vision describes vision loss that makes daily tasks difficult. It’s important to know that normal aging of the eye does not lead to low vision; it is a result of eye disease, injury or both.
Low vision symptoms include loss of central and/or peripheral (side) vision, blurred or hazy vision or night blindness. A person may have trouble recognizing faces, reading, driving and shopping. If you experience any of these problems, it is important to see your ophthalmologist. They will check for and treat any underlying conditions and recommend low vision resources, rehabilitation, aids and devices to help with reading and other daily tasks.
Thankfully, technology and training are helping people adjust to life with low vision. Today’s low vision devices, magnifiers, computer tools, games, resources and tactics can help make living with low vision successful and enjoyable.
Preventing Eye Injuries at Home Can Save Your Sight
Did you know about half of all eye injuries happen in or around the home, most often during improvement projects? The good news: nearly all eye injuries can be prevented by using protective eyewear. Every household should keep at least one pair of certified safety glasses on hand.
As we age, changes in vision and balance increase our risk of falling at home. Here are tips to prevent fall injuries to your body and eyes:
Make sure that rugs and shower/bath/tub mats are slip-proof.
Avoid small rugs that can be a trip hazard.
Secure stair railings so that they are not loose.
Cushion sharp corners and edges of furnishings and home fixtures.
Increase lighting in the home to help you see better.
Nourish your Eyes With Exercise
Our eyes need good blood circulation and oxygen intake, which regular exercise provides. Exercise also helps keep our weight in the normal range, reducing the risk of sight-stealing diabetes.
Gentler exercises, including walking, yoga, tai chi, or stretching and breathing can be effective ways to keep healthy. Remember to practice sun safety tips and use protective eyewear when enjoying sports and recreation.
Sleep Well for Healthy Eyes
As we sleep, our eyes enjoy continuous lubrication. Also during sleep, the eyes clear out irritants such as dust, allergens, or smoke that may have accumulated during the day.
Research suggests that light-sensitive cells in the eye are important for regulating our wake-sleep cycles. This becomes even more important as we age, when more people have problems with insomnia. While it’s important to protect our eyes from over-exposure to UV light, our eyes do need exposure to some natural light every day to help maintain normal sleep-wake cycles.
Women Are More Likely to Have Certain Eye Diseases
Women are more likely than men to have glaucoma, and are also more likely to suffer from vision loss or blindness from glaucoma. Cataract is somewhat more common in women, as well.
With their slightly higher risk for eye disease, women should be sure to follow the Academy’s eye screening guidelines and follow through with their ophthalmologist’s appointment schedules and treatment plans.