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Fall brings a lot of fun, with Halloween bringing loads of it.
But did you know that some Halloween practices could harm your vision? Take Halloween contacts, for instance. They vary widely, with everything from monster eyes to goblin eyes to...
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The tears that coat the surface of your eyes have both a liquid and a mucous layer to them. It is normal to have a very thin amount of mucus in your tear film. But that mucus can significantly increase when the eye gets irritated.
Some of the...
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Shingles is the term we use to describe a condition that is caused by a re-activation of the Herpes Varicella-Zoster virus. The origin of this infection usually goes way back to childhood with a disease we know as “chickenpox.”
When you have a...
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Lyme disease is an infection that is caused by a spirochete (a type of microorganism) called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of a deer tick.
The disease has a strong geographical incidence, being highly...
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Did you know that having one's eyes tested can reveal symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? ADHD is a set of symptoms that include trouble with focus, overactivity, and behavioral control. It is estimated that one in five...
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There are many things that can cause your eye to turn red.
The eye looks red when the blood vessels that are in the conjunctiva (the mucous membrane that covers the white of your eye and the backside of your eyelids) becomes dilated.
Those...
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Dry eye is a very common problem that affects women more than men and becomes more prevalent as people get older.
It can present in many ways, with symptoms that can include a foreign body sensation, burning, stinging, redness, blurred vision,...
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Click here to learn more about Cataracts and options for treatment.
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Click here to learn about Dry Eye and the risk factors associated with this problem.
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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative condition of the neurological system. The majority of Parkinson’s effects are on movement, often starting off very slowly and subtly. One of the earliest symptoms is a slight tremor in one or...
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Click here to see an overview of Astigmatism and the effects it can have on your eyes.
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CHEERS to your ocular health!
Did you know that nutrition plays a vital role in your ocular health?
Cardiologists stress lean meats, red wine, and exercise for your heart health. But what about your eyes? Well, studies show there are...
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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...
