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Eye Stretches and Exercises You can do Anywhere
Many people today suffer from overused eyes and painful tension headaches. These aches and pains can sap your energy and make tasks as simple as taking notes on a notepad unbearable.
For many of us, our livelihoods revolve around computers and staring at screens for hours per day. All this screen time takes a tremendous toll on our eyes and their efficiency.
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Tools and Machines You Will See in an Optometrist’s Office
Many people who do not frequently go to the eye doctor may not be sure what to expect when they go in for an exam.
Optometrist’s offices are filled with machines and gadgets that can look altogether alien to the untrained eye.
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The Benefits of Regular Eye Exams
Your vision is fine, right? Well, maybe not fine but it’s good enough for you to function in your daily life, so why would you need to go to the eye doctor? This is how many Americans think
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Vision Care for Seniors
As people age, their bodies begin to change. It doesn’t happen overnight, nor at the same time for everyone, but regardless of genetics or physical fitness, everyone’s body feels the effects of the passage of
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Contacts vs Glasses
Weighing your Options: Contacts or Glasses See your Options Clearly If you’ve been having vision problems and your optometrist has prescribed you contacts or glasses, it’s not always
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August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month
This August, we're celebrating Children's Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. The American Academy of Ophthalmology sponsors this observance with the goal of addressing the health and safety needs of