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Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Comprehensive Eye Exam
Is it time for your annual comprehensive eye exam? Most adults have experienced an annual eye exam, and understand that the exam accomplishes more than just checking for 20/20 vision: Regular eye exams help protect your overall eye health. Whether it’s your or…
The Role of Peripheral Vision in Student Athlete Success
As the new school year starts, student athletes begin focusing not only on academic success but also athletic excellence. The path to athletic distinction is more than physical strength and stamina; a student’s vision plays a critical role. Self-image depends on so many facets of a young athlete’s life, and performing well during athletic competition is a big one. So how does peripheral vision tie into it? Did you know that 80% of…
Top 5 Holiday Eye Safety Tips
1. Sharp-Edged ToysAs gifts are opened Christmas morning, take the time to check for any sharp/pointy edges. Eye injuries often occur on Christmas Day when excited children play with new toys. 2. Mistletoe CollisionsThe mistletoe is meant to be a surprise, but…
Are you considering LASIK?
Are you considering LASIK? Here are a few of the questions to ask during your appointment: Is my prescription within the approved range? LASIK is approved by the FDA to treat certain degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness and certain types and degrees of…
Do you have Dry Eye Syndrome?
In the U.S. there are between 20-30 million dry eye sufferers. Unfortunately only about 5{8cb8ae75a2353f328bdfbf37d62530eb7b1d5bd7514b56b88e0738f83bc0f1b3} of those have been diagnosed with the disease and treated. Millions of people are unaware that there is a…
KEEPING SIGHT OF AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
As the US population ages, cases of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are expected to double. Right now more than 2 million people are affected by AMD. Although AMD is the most common cause of eyesight problems in people over 50 years old, it doesn’t affect…
Keeping an “Eye” on your Eyes
Healthy eyes are an important part of your overall health plan. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Follow these simple steps as you age: Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Your vision may seem fine to…
Fall Sports Concussions
It’s Football Season Again! Football season opens more discussions about concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) but they are not isolated to football – soccer and field hockey are also sports with risks for head injuries. In fact, cheerleaders have the fifth…
Add an Eye Exam to your Back to School Checklist
Back-to-school time is upon us and while many students’ lists include backpacks, rulers, and new shoes, there’s one more thing parents need on their back-to-school checklist – a comprehensive eye health and vision exam for their student. Studies show that as much as…
School and Sports Have Tremendous Visual Demands
The school year is almost here! As kids prepare to work their brains, keep in mind that being a student also places great demand on their eyes. Time for an Eye Exam It’s always a good idea to have your student’s eyes checked at the start of a new school year. As much…
Your Children’s Vision and Success in School
Early eye examinations are crucial to make sure children have normal, healthy vision so they can perform better at schoolwork or play. Students may give up on their classwork rather than admit they can’t see what their teacher is writing on the board. This…