Conjunctivitis is by no means limited only to children. An infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva -- the membrane within the eyelid and protecting the white aspect of our eyes -- can occur in individuals of any age secondary to an infection, an allergic reaction or chemical irritation. Infectious
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Teaching Kids About Pink Eye
Category: Newsletters, Kid's Vision
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How Vision Problems Affect Learning
Category: Newsletters, Kid's Vision
Reading is an instrumental part of your child’s ability to learn. In order to write complete sentences or do mathematical problems, a child must first be able to understand what is on the page in front of them. If your child is suffering from vision problems, it may be drastically interfering with
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Getting Kids to Wear Glasses
Category: Newsletters, Kid's Vision
In most of North America, optometrists are known as Doctors of Optometry (D.O.). As physicians, they are able to diagnose eye disease and prescribe medications or corrective lenses. Licensure as a DO requires a Bachelor's Degree and successful completion of a four-year school of optometrics. Educational
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Allergy Management and Your Eyes
Category: Newsletters, Tips for Healthy Eyes
For those who suffer from allergies, exposure to pets, pollen, or dust mites can quickly lead to red, itchy, watery eyes. Although seasonal allergies are notorious for causing eye symptoms, year-round exposure to allergens can be just as problematic. If you develop itchy, red, irritated, puffy, or watery
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5 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Eye Health
Category: Newsletters, Tips for Healthy Eyes
Protecting your eyesight is an important part of maintaining your quality of life. Here are five simple things you can do to help preserve your vision. 1. Stop Smoking It is no secret that smoking is strongly linked to many health problems; however, did you know that it can also damage your eyes and
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Worried That Your Child Has Dyslexia? A Vision Problem May Be to Blame
Category: Newsletters, Kid's Vision
A vision problem may be responsible for your child's difficulty with reading and writing, not dyslexia.
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Blue Light Exposure: What Is It?
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Is blue light hurting your vision? Find out how the light can affect you.
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Is Office Lighting Affecting Your Vision?
Category: Newsletters, Tips for Healthy Eyes
Do your eyes hurt, burn or itch after a day at work? Poor lighting may be to blame for your symptoms. Many companies use inexpensive fluorescent lighting to light large areas because it's a fairly inexpensive option. Unfortunately, your eyes pay the price. What Kinds of Eye Problems Can Fluorescent
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Vision Therapy for Concussion Management
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
You've probably read an article or seen a news report about professional athletes who suffer from post-concussion syndrome. Many of these athletes experienced problems after repeated falls or blows to the head during their careers. Unfortunately, the problem doesn't just affect people who've had multiple
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Vision Therapy Offers Advantages for Young Athletes
Category: Newsletters, Kid's Vision
Training is an important part of a young athlete's regimen, but sprints and drills are not the only way to improve performance. Vision therapy, an innovative treatment program designed to improve hand-eye coordination, visual memory and other vision skills, can give young athletes the edge they need
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Itchy Eyes and Contact Lenses: What to Do When the Itch Won't Stop
Category: Newsletters, Contacts
Have you stopped wearing your contacts because your eyes itch? Find out what you can do to end the itch.
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Frame Your Face: Which Frames Look Best?
Category: Newsletters, Glasses & Frames
Finding frames that fit your face, your style and your budget isn't always so easy. It's tempting to just pick the first pair of frames that are barely acceptable than face the daunting task of sorting through hundreds of frames to find the perfect option. Luckily, there are a few tricks you can use
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Reading Glasses
Category: Eyeglasses
During the normal aging process, components of your eyes change in shape and flexibility. This frequently corresponds to vision changes that may make it difficult to see close objects. Although not all adults experience these changes, many find that they need reading glasses as they get older. Visiting
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Lens Coatings
Category: Eyeglasses
When you’re picking out a new pair of glasses, choosing the frames that best fit your face is just the beginning. After selecting your frames, you’ll need to choose the type of lens, lens material, and lens coating. With advances in eyeglass technology, there are several lens coating options to choose
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How to Read Prescriptions
Category: Eyeglasses
Vision that is 20/20 describes a normal level of clarity and sharpness in your vision. This is called visual acuity. This measurement offers a way to compare the quality of your vision to a professional standard. Using this tool helps your eye care provider to accurately gauge whether you need corrective
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Frequently Asked Questions
Category: Eyeglasses
Why do I need to see an eye care provider? Many “silent” diseases, such as glaucoma and diabetes, can only be detected through regular eye exams. When these conditions are discovered earlier rather than later, they become easier to treat or manage, allowing for better long-term preservation of eyesight.
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