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What’s up with people wearing those big sunglasses after cataract surgery?
The main reason is for protection - physical protection to assure nothing hits the eye immediately after surgery, and protection from sunlight and other bright...
Read more: Why Do People Wear Those Big Sunglasses After Cataract Surgery?
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Learn about Hyperopia, known as Farsightedness, by clicking on this link.
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Please click on the link below to learn about Dry Eye and the internal and external causes of Dry Eye.
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Don't be one of the thousands of parents every year who wish, "I wish I had realized sooner that my child coudn't see properly!"
Did you know that early intervention in children's vision is the key to success?
- 80% of learning comes...
Read more: Don't Let Your Child's Vision Issue Go Undetected
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Cataracts are part of the natural aging process. Everyone gets them to one degree or another if they live long enough. Cataracts, as they progress, create increasing difficulty with the normal activities of living. The symptoms vary from one...
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Is making an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam for your children on your back-to-school checklist? It needs to be.
No amount of new clothes, backpacks or supplies will help your child succeed in school if they have an undetected vision...
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Please click on this link to learn the proper way to apply eyedrops.
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Learn about the complex anatomy of the eye.
Click on this link to see a brief review anatomy of the eye and how it works.
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Glaucoma? Do you want to reduce the number of daily drops? Learn about the newest laser surgical option called SLT. Call to schedule an appointment today with one of our Optometrists for an evaluation.
Click here to learn about SLT for Treatment of Glaucoma
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The 2017 National Coffee Drinking Trends report showed that 62 percent of more than 3,000 people who participated in the online survey said they had drunk coffee the previous day, which is interpreted as daily consumption. This was up from 57...
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It's the summer and one of the most common questions eye doctors are asked is, “Is it safe to swim in my contact lenses?”
The answer we give is “NO!"
Do millions of people swim with their contact lenses in? The answer is “Yes, they do, but...
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There is an old adage in the eye care industry: Glasses are a necessity, contact lenses are a luxury. Ninety-nine percent of the time this is absolutely true. In the absence of unusual eye disorders or very high prescriptions that don’t allow a...
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Philadelphia Phillies prospect Matt Imhof lost his right eye in 2016 after suffering a freak injury during a normal training session.
He was the 47th overall pick in the 2014 draft.
Even though his injury did not occur on the playing field,...
Read more: Can you guess the most dangerous sports for eye injuries?
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It can be common that eye doctors get patients who come in asking if the white part of their eye, the sclera, has a growth or is turning a gray color.
This is called a senile scleral plaque, which is commonly seen in people over the age of 70....
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Fireworks Eye Injuries Have More Than Doubled in Recent Years
Fireworks sales will be blazing across the country from now through the Fourth of July. As retailers begin their promotions, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is shining a light...
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Ocular allergies are among the most common eye conditions to hit people of all ages.
Though typically worse in the high allergy seasons of spring and summer, some people suffer with these problems all year. This is especially true for people...
Read more: Allergies are one of the most common eye conditions
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Do you have floaters in your vision?
Floaters are caused by thick areas in the gel-like fluid that fills the back cavity of your eye, called the vitreous.
Many people, especially highly near-sighted people, often see some degree of floaters...
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The Centers for Disease Control estimates that more than 1.6 million people in the United States suffer a concussion - or traumatic brain injury - every year, and vision can be affected.
The rate of childhood TBI visits to the emergency...
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Living an overall healthy life is good for your eyes. Healthy vision starts with healthy eating and exercise habits.
There's more to complete eye health than just carrots. Are you eating food that promotes the best vision possible? Learn what...
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Motherhood.., the sheer sound of it brings enduring memories. A mother’s touch, her voice, her cooking, and the smile of approval in her eyes. Science has recently proven that there is a transference of emotion and programming from birth and...
