• Stress and Vision

    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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  • Pain Management

    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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  • Nutrition for Eye Health

    Eating right is essential for keeping your body healthy. This is as true for your eyes as it is for your heart. A diet that is rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and is low in saturated fat, can reduce your risk of heart disease. This will also keep your arteries healthy, so they can

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  • Lifestyle Practices for Eye Health

    Protecting your eyesight is an important part of staying healthy overall. Maintaining sound eye health will also help you preserve your quality of life as you age. To keep your eyes as healthy as possible, follow these simple lifestyle practices. Get regular eye exams. Some eye problems — including

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  • Glare and Halos

    Glare and halos are both eye symptoms that some people experience around bright lights. Halos show up as bright circles around a light source. Glare is light that interferes with your vision, making it difficult to see or sometimes making your eyes water. These symptoms can show up at any time of the

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  • UV Radiation and Your Eyes

    Optometry warnings about the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation on our eyes have not yet reached the degree of public awareness of that of skin damage. Yet, the sun can be just as damaging upon our eyes with unprotected exposure. Short-term exposure to very bright sunlight can result in a type

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  • Lazy Eye

    Lazy eye, also referred to as amblyopia, is a condition that develops in infancy or early childhood, and it typically starts when the focus in one eye is more enhanced than the other. The eye with less focus might be impaired due to a significant amount of farsightedness or astigmatism, or something

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  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology addresses the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eyes. Pediatric ophthalmology focuses on the eyes of children. Pediatric ophthalmologists examine children’s eyes to see if they need corrective lenses or other treatments to improve their vision. Training for Pediatric Ophthalmologists Pediatric

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  • September Newsletter: Can Contact Lenses Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays?

    Could your contact lenses help you avoid eye disease?

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  • September Newsletter: How Is Diplopia Diagnosed and Treated?

    Seeing double? Vision therapy could improve your vision.

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  • September Newsletter: LASIK vs LASEK: What Is the Difference?

    Want to get rid of contacts or glasses but aren't sure if LASIK or LASEK is the better choice?

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  • September Newsletter: How Your Environment Affects Your Eyewear Choice

    Are you wearing the best eyewear for changing environments?

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  • August Newsletter: Is Vision Therapy an Effective Treatment for Amblyopia?

    Do you or your child have lazy eye? Vision therapy could help.

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  • August Newsletter: The Do's and Don'ts After Glaucoma Surgery

    Do you know what you should and shouldn't do after you have glaucoma surgery?

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  • August Newsletter: What Is Swimmer's Eye and How Can It Be Prevented?

    Could swimmer's eye be the reason for your sore eyes?

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  • August Newsletter: The Benefits of Scleral Contact Lenses

    Think you can't wear contacts? Scleral contact lenses may be a good option for you.

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