A Word of Caution on Costume Contacts
Halloween is our favorite spooky time of year, but we need to talk about the potential dangers of costume contact lenses.
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Makeup and Eye Safety
Cosmetics have come a long way from the toxic powders used in the Renaissance and Victorian eras.
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Vision Therapy 101
What Is Vision Therapy? Vision therapy is a medical service that works to improve basic visual abilities, much like occupational therapy, speech therapy or physical therapy works to improve other bodily functions. There are many important skills needed in order for our visual system to work efficiently. When these skills don’t develop the way they […]
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Meet Our Staff: Dr. Scott Kennedy
Name: Dr. Scott Kennedy Position: Optometrist Where are you from originally? Oil City, PA When did you start working at Vision Source Meadville? January 2018 – but before that, I owned my own optometry practice for years. What are your interests outside of work? Spending time with my family, church activities, golf, and running What is your […]
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6 Ways To Protect Your Eyesight As You Age
As we get older, our bodies don’t function as well as they used to, and that includes our eyes.
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Trivia Tuesday: Animal Eyes!
Our world is filled with a staggering array of animal life, and today we’d like to take a closer look at some of the best eyes nature has to offer.
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Common Eye Conditions Found In Kids
If a person is going to struggle with an eye condition, it usually develops during their early childhood or adolescent years. Many children suffer from eye conditions, and oftentimes no one knows it until they fail a school screening or it is discovered during an eye health check. The good news is, its okay, it […]
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10 Eye Exam Tips (Just For Kids!)
Hey parents, it’s important to get your children’s eyes checked at a young age. We see patients as young as 5 years old, and we know that just like going to the dentist or the regular doctor, sometimes coming to the eye doctor can freak your kid out a little bit. We completely get it […]
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Kids And Comprehensive Eye Exams
Most of us remember going to the school nurse as a child, covering one eye at a time, and reading off lines from the big E chart to find out if we needed glasses.
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Meet Our Staff: Dr. Dustin Mitchell
Name: Dr. Dustin J. Mitchell Position: Optometrist Where are you from originally? Clarion, PA When did you start working at Vision Source Meadville? September 2012 What are your interests outside of work? Running, hunting, and spending time with my family. What is your favorite task during the workday? Fitting specialty contact lenses. Who is someone you aspire […]