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What Your Optometrist Looks for During a Dilated Eye Exam
A dilated eye exam is one of the most effective tools your eye doctor uses to protect your healthy vision. By widening the pupils, dilation gives your optometrist a clear view into the back of your eye to examine the retina and optic nerve, helping detect eye concerns...
6 Ways Technology and Modern Imaging Protect Your Vision
If you’ve had an eye exam recently — and we hope you have! — You know that eye exams are not what they used to be. If you think an eye exam is all about reading the letters on the Snellen chart, you’re in for an … ahem … eye-opening experience in our offices. Modern eye exams are faster, more comfortable, and far more powerful than most patients realize. Some of the most serious eye diseases begin without warning. But with today’s cutting-edge...
Help Your Student Avoid Pink Eye This School Year
In the U.S. alone, students miss an average of 3 million school days a year due to symptoms of conjunctivitis or “pink eye” as it is commonly known. Pink eye is highly contagious and can spread rapidly in areas of close contact, such as schools, daycares,...
Is Your Student at Risk for Digital Eye Strain?
Technology today offers your student so many good things, but Digital Eye Strain isn’t one of them. Also called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), this condition is the result of prolonged use of tablets, computers, e-readers, and cell phones — every type of...
9 Student Behaviors That May Indicate A Misdiagnosed Vision Issue
Proper eye care in school-age children is invaluable to their overall health and well-being. Just look at the statistics: 1 in 5 American preschool-age children have an uncorrected vision issue. An estimated 10 million children under age 10 have vision problems....
5 Concerns Parents Voice About Their Student’s Vision
It’s back-to-school season! As a parent, you know that your child needs all of the tools and resources available to be successful in the classroom, on the athletic field, and at social events — as well as to maintain a positive self-image. Did you know...
Sunglasses 101: Everything You Need to Know to Find Your Favorite Pair
It’s summer, and sunglasses are the first accessory you reach for every day. Right!? If not, it’s time to start. Daily exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays can lead to unwanted conditions as you grow older, including cataracts, macular...
How to Reduce Your Risk of Eye Injury
July is National Eye Injury Prevention Month. While about half of all eye injuries happen at work (2,000+ eye injuries a day occur at workplaces across the U.S.), you’re just as likely to injure your eyes at home. With that in mind, here’s how to reduce...