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6 Ways Technology and Modern Imaging Protect Your Vision
If you’ve had an eye exam recently — and we hope you have! — You know that eye exams are not what they used to be. If you think an eye exam is all about reading the letters on the Snellen chart, you’re in for an … ahem …...
Myopia: What Parents Should Know
Your child’s vision shapes their life experiences: Whether they are learning to read, seeing animals at the zoo for the first time, or playing catch, how they learn and develop is influenced by their ability to see clearly. There is a rising incidence of myopia (nearsightedness, meaning the inability to see things far away) in children and adolescents. Myopia, in fact, it is the most widespread visual impairment globally. But there’s good news about nearsightedness: There are eye-friendly habits that can lower the chances of your child having myopia if you start preventive eye care early in their lives. How and When does Myopia Develop? The shape of a child’s eyes is...
Learn How to Use Eye Drops in the “Blink of an Eye”
When it comes to eye drops, the “blink” of an eye is the problem – right? It sounds easy enough, but it’s not always as simple as following the recommended steps: Tilt your head back, look up, open your eye wide, and squeeze one tiny drop from...
8 Eye-Healthy Tips For Viewing The April 8 Solar Eclipse
As an optometric practice, we understand the excitement around the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Many major U.S. cities will be in total darkness when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun that day, including Dallas, Little Rock,...
Eye Safety at Home: Keep Your Family’s Vision Intact
Your home is your safe haven — or is it? About half of all eye injuries happen in and around your home! The good news? You can reduce your risk of eye injury by 90% by wearing protective eyewear. The bad news? Only three in ten people wear eye protection, even...
6 Eye Makeup Safety Tips For Healthy Eyes
March is “Save Your Vision” month, encompassing every aspect of eye health. On a daily basis, you must protect your eyes from various potential hazards – UV rays from the sun, eyestrain from digital screens, and environmental hazards such as...
4 Questions About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-Related Macular Degeneration — called AMD for short — is an all-too-common eye disease that blurs central vision and can make it harder to drive, read, see faces or do “up-close” work. It is...
Low Vision: Who’s at Risk?
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Month. Many people aren’t sure what the definition of low vision is or how it manifests in patients’ lives. Let’s dive into low vision, explore its causes and symptoms, and discuss how...