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Five Facts You Need to Know About Heterochromia

October 2, 2023  |  Heterochromia, Optometry

Heterochromia is one of the most recognizable optometry conditions studied today. There are three distinct types of heterochromia, but it is most commonly known as a condition that causes a person to have two different colored irises. 

This is a highly unique condition, and the Dean McGee Eye Institute estimates that just 6 per every 10,000 Americans have heterochromia.

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Astigmatism and How It Impacts Your Eyesight

September 4, 2023  |  Astigmatism, Eye Health, Symptoms

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, or the lens within the eye, has an irregular shape. This irregularity causes light entering the eye to focus on more than one point, resulting in blurred or distorted vision. 

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Reduce Eye Strain from Extended Screen Time

August 7, 2023  |  Eye Safety, Eye Tips

For those that sit at a computer all day, eye strain and fatigue can almost seem like an inescapable fact of life. After all, many of us need to work at a computer as a part of our responsibilities for work or school. Online is where we find most of our informational resources and it is how we share our work with other people, and that means excessive screen time is built into our routine.

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How to Identify and Correct Vision Problems in School-Aged Children

As a parent, you want your child to succeed in school and achieve their full potential. One of the most important factors to consider when it comes to education is vision.  

Much of the important information your children need to learn is presented visually, and if your child cannot see the board or read smaller print, they can fall behind. 

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Summer Eye Care and Safety

As the heat and fun of summer arrive, it is important to remember that this season can be vital for our eyes.  

Eye care and eye protection are not something you can afford to neglect whether you are spending a day at the beach or taking a stroll through the park. It is not just the sun to be cautious of, fireworks, pool water, and other key features of summer can be strenuous to your eye health.  

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Recognize the Symptoms of These Common Eye Diseases

When it comes to observing the world around you, there are few organs more important than the eyes.  

 

Our eyes are easy to take for granted. We use them to see colors, shapes, and movement, but they are so much more than purely functional. Our eyes allow us to enjoy art, stories, and precious time with friends and family.  

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