Articles

  • Vision Charities to Help You Give Back This Holiday Season

    Imagine trying to succeed at work at school if you could not see clearly. Unfortunately, that's the reality for far too many people in the world. Whether they cannot afford eye care, are blind or have a vision disability, poor eyesight makes life much more difficult. You can make a difference this holiday

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  • Eyeball Licking: A Dangerous New Trend?

    In the summer of 2013, news spread quickly about a dangerous new trend, called "worming" or oculolinctus, and a serious outbreak of disease among Japanese youth. Upon further investigation, many news sources retracted or amended previously published stories, saying the stories of a sudden increase in

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  • Teaching Kids About Pink Eye

    Conjunctivitis is by no means limited only to children. An infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva -- the membrane within the eyelid and protecting the white aspect of our eyes -- can occur in individuals of any age secondary to an infection, an allergic reaction or chemical irritation. Infectious

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  • How Vision Problems Affect Learning

    Reading is an instrumental part of your child’s ability to learn. In order to write complete sentences or do mathematical problems, a child must first be able to understand what is on the page in front of them. If your child is suffering from vision problems, it may be drastically interfering with

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  • Getting Kids to Wear Glasses

    In most of North America, optometrists are known as Doctors of Optometry (D.O.). As physicians, they are able to diagnose eye disease and prescribe medications or corrective lenses. Licensure as a DO requires a Bachelor's Degree and successful completion of a four-year school of optometrics. Educational

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  • Allergy Management and Your Eyes

    For those who suffer from allergies, exposure to pets, pollen, or dust mites can quickly lead to red, itchy, watery eyes. Although seasonal allergies are notorious for causing eye symptoms, year-round exposure to allergens can be just as problematic. If you develop itchy, red, irritated, puffy, or watery

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  • 5 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Eye Health

    Protecting your eyesight is an important part of maintaining your quality of life. Here are five simple things you can do to help preserve your vision. 1. Stop Smoking It is no secret that smoking is strongly linked to many health problems; however, did you know that it can also damage your eyes and

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  • Worried That Your Child Has Dyslexia? A Vision Problem May Be to Blame

    A vision problem may be responsible for your child's difficulty with reading and writing, not dyslexia.

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  • Blue Light Exposure: What Is It?

    Is blue light hurting your vision? Find out how the light can affect you.

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  • Is Office Lighting Affecting Your Vision?

    Do your eyes hurt, burn or itch after a day at work? Poor lighting may be to blame for your symptoms. Many companies use inexpensive fluorescent lighting to light large areas because it's a fairly inexpensive option. Unfortunately, your eyes pay the price. What Kinds of Eye Problems Can Fluorescent

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  • Vision Therapy for Concussion Management

    You've probably read an article or seen a news report about professional athletes who suffer from post-concussion syndrome. Many of these athletes experienced problems after repeated falls or blows to the head during their careers. Unfortunately, the problem doesn't just affect people who've had multiple

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  • Vision Therapy Offers Advantages for Young Athletes

    Training is an important part of a young athlete's regimen, but sprints and drills are not the only way to improve performance. Vision therapy, an innovative treatment program designed to improve hand-eye coordination, visual memory and other vision skills, can give young athletes the edge they need

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  • Itchy Eyes and Contact Lenses: What to Do When the Itch Won't Stop

    Have you stopped wearing your contacts because your eyes itch? Find out what you can do to end the itch.

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  • Frame Your Face: Which Frames Look Best?

    Finding frames that fit your face, your style and your budget isn't always so easy. It's tempting to just pick the first pair of frames that are barely acceptable than face the daunting task of sorting through hundreds of frames to find the perfect option. Luckily, there are a few tricks you can use

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  • Makeup Care

    To keep your makeup in good condition and ensure you always look your very best, follow these makeup maintenance tips. Follow Recommended Expiration Dates Most makeup products don’t come with an expiration date printed on the label, but you should replace makeup according to the following timeline

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