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Common Eye Conditions In Seniors
Age-related vision changes are almost unavoidable. However, some of the most common eye conditions can be prevented - or their side...
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The Importance Of Regular Eye Exams For Children
Children are amazingly adaptive. So, if your child is born with specific eye issues or diminished visual acuity, their brains adjust, and...
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Mar 18
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Glaucoma: A Leading Cause Of Permanent Vision Loss
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent vision loss, especially for patients 40 years old or older. It occurs when excess...
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Jan 24
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Dry Eye Prevention And Treatment
Dry eye occurs when the eyes do not produce the necessary amount of liquid to keep the surface of the eye moist and refreshed with ocular...
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Jan 17
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The Pros & Cons Of Disposable Contact Lenses
If you opt to use contact lenses instead of glasses, your optometrist may ask whether you prefer long-term or daily disposable contact...
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Jan 10
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What Is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is one of the most common issues affecting visual acuity. While the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that about 33%...
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Jan 3
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What Is Visual Acuity?
Optometrists and ophthalmologists use the term “visual acuity” to describe what you can see at a distance. We consider 20/20 to be...
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Sep 6, 2024
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What Is Legal Blindness?
Vision loss is measured in degrees, ranging from normal to profound. Legal blindness falls in the severe category. The Social Security...
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Aug 30, 2024
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Can Reading In The Dark Affect Your Vision?
Many of us grew up hearing how reading in the dark would ruin our eyes, and we may be passing that same myth on to others. No evidence...
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Aug 23, 2024
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How To Strengthen Droopy Eyelids Without Surgery
Droopy eyelids are one of the many changes associated with aging but can also be caused by nerve damage, a stroke, or other underlying...
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May 27, 2024
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All About Cataracts: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
The eye's lens is a transparent, curved structure behind the pupil. When the lens becomes cloudy, we call it a cataract. The development...
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Mar 29, 2024
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Should I Let My Child Wear Contact Lenses?
Is your child tired of wearing glasses and asking for contacts? Or has the normal attack of vanity made your youngling pine for the...
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Mar 12, 2024
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What Does Eye Dilation Do?
Eye dilation helps us diagnose certain eye diseases so they can be treated as soon as possible. The conditions detected by dilating the...
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Feb 16, 2024
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Learn About The Different Types Of Eye Charts
When you visit your optometrist for a routine eye exam, odds are you interact with the Snellen Eye Chart. This is the most famous eye...
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Feb 9, 2024
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What Is Vision Therapy?
Just like physical therapy improves the body’s muscle tone, strength, and coordination, vision therapy is specific to the eyes. Certain...
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Feb 2, 2024
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What Is Prism Correction?
Eyeglasses are usually designed to correct a refractive error - when the shape of your eye keeps light from focusing correctly on your...
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Nov 26, 2023
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Are There Any Eye Drop Side Effects?
Over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops are a go-to treatment for red, itchy, dry, or irritated eyes. However, while they’re typically...
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Nov 14, 2023
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Signs Your Child Needs Glasses
Scheduling an eye exam with a family optometrist is the only way to know for sure whether a child needs glasses. The American Optometric...
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Aug 29, 2023
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The Effects Of UV Rays On Your Eyes
Children frequently hear the warning, “Don’t stare at the sun or you’ll go blind,” and there’s truth in that age-old warning. The sun...
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Aug 2, 2023
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Keratoconus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Keratoconus is a diagnosis indicating the eye’s cornea is thinner and has changed shape from round to more of a cone-like curve. The...
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Jun 27, 2023
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