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Many technological advances start slowly and then one breakthrough can propel it forward at an amazing rate. The mystery of flight changed with the invention of a “propeller.” Laser vision correction history is similar. It took centuries to develop ways to correct man’s vision. Eye glasses, then contact lenses dominated the way doctors treated patients […]
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Make no mistake: safeguarding your vision as you age should be a priority for everyone. If you are approaching your senior years or care for an aging parent, be aware of the changes that take place over time especially those that affect vision. Visual changes begin to occur in our 40s, for instance it gets […]
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The New Year’s parties are behind us and the holiday decorations are gone for another year. As we look ahead to 2016 and make our annual resolutions, there could be lots of changes we want to make. We might want to look better, feel better or just be a better person. One very positive resolution […]
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Have you been holding your magazines and smartphone further and further away? Are you suddenly having some trouble seeing the dashboard in your car clearly? Our guess is that you are most likely around age 40-something, and what you are experiencing is quite normal. This is known as presbyopia or a loss of accommodation. As […]
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Think you that know everything about your eyes? Think again! Even though you’ve been seeing the world through them for your whole life, there’s a lot more to your eyes than… meets the eye! This wonderful infographic details some of the most mind-blowing eye facts that you really need to see to believe. Take a […]
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With our busy lives and the pace of the modern world, it’s easy to forget about one of your most important assets: your eye health. Your vision helps form your understanding of the world and plays an important part in almost all of your daily activities. As a reminder to take care of your eyes […]
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It’s common knowledge that smoking is not good for you or your health. However, it doesn’t hurt to have another reason to quit or not start in the first place. Smoking can have very serious consequences for your eyes, so you should definitely stay away from cigarettes if you value your vision. Cataracts Cataracts refer […]
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You may have heard of glaucoma, but you may not be aware of the dangers associated with this common eye condition. Glaucoma is an issue within the eye that causes a buildup of pressure, leading to permanent ocular damage. Although the signs of glaucoma may not emerge until later in your life, it is a […]
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Everyone can remember that moment of panic when they first realized that there were mysterious shapes floating across their line of sight. It was a genuine feeling of fear as your mind raced with a range of questions: What are these things? Will they be there forever? Do I need to have surgery? These small […]
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You know what they: the world isn’t black and white. However, for some people – it might as well be. Color blindness is a common vision deficiency which causes you to have difficulty seeing red, green, or blue. Contrary to popular belief (and what I just said above), it’s actually pretty rare for a person to […]
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