Monthly Archives: August 2014

Eye Health: School Can Mean Electronic Device Eye Strain

School is almost back in session which means it’s time to think about protecting your child’s vision. Proper eye care ensures your child will see everything their teacher shows them. The AOA recommends children follow the 20-20-20 rule while using … Continue reading

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Effects of Alcohol On Your Skin and Eyes

Alcohol takes a toll on our looks and bodies; it plays havoc with the skin and sustained consumption could even cause blindness. The truth is that alcohol does take a toll on our looks and bodies, and the results aren’t … Continue reading

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Driving with Bioptic Glasses

  Every day many Americans face the possibility of losing their ability to drive or face the reality that they may never be able to be licensed to drive due to their vision problems. This can have a profound effect … Continue reading

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Rudy Gay Confesses About His Vision

  Gay confesses about his vision, sitting up on the trainer’s table after Gray finishes stretching out his muscles. He said “I did have vision problems”. The National Post reported that he refused to wear the contact lenses he desperately … Continue reading

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Vision In Shooting

Vision and shooting are intrinsically linked: simply put, we can`t hit what we can`t see. Approximately 90 per cent of all sensory information that we take in when we are awake is visual, so it makes sense to ensure our … Continue reading

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Vision Therapy Can Improve Sports Skills

  Having 20/20 vision does not mean a child has good visual skills for sports competition. It simply means they can stand still and see an object 20 feet away relatively clear. It does not help them see where a … Continue reading

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Keeping Your Vision Safe During The Holidays

The holidays are a time when we all look forward to relaxing, attending parties, and spending time with the people we love. It should be a time of joy and celebration so don’t let a preventable eye injury ruin your … Continue reading

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Child Eye Exams and Effective Learning Are Linked

SAVE A CHILD’S VISION = SAVE A CHILD’S FUTURE Children should have a comprehensive eye examination before school begins!! A Pedicatrician eye chart test or a school vision screening is NOT sufficient to ensure that your child’s has the clearest vision and … Continue reading

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When Should Your Child Have His or Her First Eye Exam

A common misconception parents have is that a vision screening at their child’s school and/or a vision check at the Pediatrician’s office is the same as an eye exam. Most of the parents think that Vision Screening and Eye Exam are same but … Continue reading

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Contact Lens Problems

Lots of people who wear contact lenses suffer from contact lens problems. Contact lens irritation and discomfort are relatively common, but thankfully are easily dealt with. However, there are some more serious contact lens problems that require expert medical attention. … Continue reading

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