We take a lot of aspects of our vision for granted. We expect to see nearby and faraway objects clearly, even if we require our eye care provider to prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses to do so. A huge degree of the information we take in about our world and our surroundings takes place visually,
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Pain Management
Category: Protecting Your Eyes
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Protecting Your Eyes
Of our five senses, humans rely on vision most strongly. Our everyday experience of the world is colored by our ability to see, our memory draws heavily upon visual information, and many activities of daily living are challenging without sight. As a result, it is essential to protect your eyes from damage.
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Stress and Vision
Category: Protecting Your Eyes
Did you know that your eyes are an extension of your brain? There are six muscles connected to each eye, and they receive signals from the brain. These signals direct the eyes movements and, thus, control their ability to focus. When you are stressed, your brain goes through a number of changes and signals
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How to Make Your Child's First Visit to the Optometrist a Success
Category: Newsletters
Worried that your child may be uncooperative during his or her first visit to the optometrist? These tips will help make the visit a positive experience.
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Makeup Tips for Sensitive Eyes
Category: Newsletters, Tips for Healthy Eyes
Do your cosmetics make your eyes water and burn? Try these makeup tips for sensitive eyes.
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Does Outside Playtime Improve Children's Eyesight?
Category: Newsletters
Have you ever wondered why some people become nearsighted? Lack of time in the sun may be to blame.
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Proper Contact Lens Care Keeps Your Lenses Comfortable and Clean
Category: Newsletters
Do you follow care recommendations for your contact lenses? If not, you may putting your vision at risk.
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What Happens When You Don't Wear Sunglasses?
Category: Newsletters
Have you lost your sunglasses again? Failing to wear the glasses consistently may lead to several eye conditions.
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Curbing Macular Degeneration
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Macular degeneration represents one of the most significant causes of vision loss in older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1.8 million people currently suffer from macular degeneration, with an additional 7.3 million people at risk of developing this
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Premature Babies and Vision Problems
Category: Newsletters
Prematurity can cause a range of vision problems. Fortunately, optometrists offer a range of treatments and devices that can improve your child's ability to see.
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What Do Your Eyes Say About Your Health?
Category: Newsletters, Medical Perspectives
Subtle changes in your eyes may be the first signs of a health problem.
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How to Clean Your Eyeglasses
Category: Newsletters, Glasses & Frames
Do you know how to clean your eyeglasses correctly? Take a look a few tips that will keep your specs cleaner.
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All About Amblyopia
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a visual disorder caused by abnormal vision development, often occurring during infancy. Patients with amblyopia have reduced vision in one eye, because it is not working properly in conjunction with the brain. With early detection and proper treatment, loss of
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All About Glaucoma
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Glaucoma is a serious disorder that can damage the optic nerves of your eyes if left untreated. The optic nerve carries images from your eyes to your brain. If the nerve is damaged, full or partial vision loss can occur. In some cases, people develop glaucoma because the pressure in their eyes begins
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Binocular Vision: Disorders and Treatment
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
For many, the term binocular vision conjures images of super powers or the rare ability to spot objects far away, but having binocular vision simply means having two eyes with which to see. Binocular vision does lend creatures with two eyes advantages over those with only one, such as enhanced vision,
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Diabetic Retinopathy: What Is It?
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Diabetic retinopathy refers to several eye problems that are characterized by damage to the light-sensitive retina, caused by excessive blood sugar levels. Almost half of Americans with diabetes suffer from some level of diabetic retinopathy. When glucose levels in the blood are not properly controlled,
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