Recognizing Childhood Vision Problems
Healthy, functioning eyesight is incredibly important to a child’s education and development.
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3 Eye Safety Tips for New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The end of the year is approaching, and celebrations to greet the new one will soon be underway. Whether you’re celebrating with a few close friends or heading out to a grand affair, there are plenty of ways to practice eye safety during this holiday. Here are a few reminders as you head into festivities. […]
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Helping Child Vision Development
Did you know that babies have to learn how to see?
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8 Easy-to-Follow Tips for Dry Eye Care
Dry eye issues can strike year-round, but the cooler months undoubtedly arrive bearing a drier climate and decreased eye comfort. Our goal is to provide you with a holistic approach to eye care. With indoor heat firing up, we know that means dry eye issues can begin to flare as well. To keep your […]
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The Impacts of Smoking on Eyesight
A smoking habit damages every organ and system in the body, including the eyes.
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The Why, When, and How of Diabetic Eye Exams
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. According to a 2018 report from American Diabetes Association, 34.2 million people in the U.S. (10.5% of Americans) suffer from diabetes, a well-known endocrine disorder detrimental to the body. The disease is known to cause problems with the nerves, heart, kidneys, and more. But did you know that […]
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How Eye Color Works
Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color.
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Does sugar affect eyesight? New discoveries on the dangers of dessert.
It makes sense that if some foods are beneficial to eyesight, there must also be foods that can be detrimental to vision. Many of the foods that damage eyesight are foods that negatively affect the body in general. Interestingly, being mindful of your heart health is closely tied to caring for your eye health. Your eyes […]
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Corrective Lenses Through History
Since as early as 60 A.D., people have been using vision-correcting tools to help them see.
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What is your eyewear made of? A short guide to lens materials, their strengths, and weaknesses.
When purchasing eyewear, do you think about your choice of lens material? Honestly? Probably not (and that’s okay!) While picking out eyeglasses, most of us seem to be more concerned with the type of lenses we are ordering (progressives, single vision, etc.) rather than stopping to think about what material they should be. Yet, the […]