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I don’t wear glasses. Do I need to visit the eye doctor?
Yes. According to a recent survey by the American Optometric Association, 20 percent of adults who do not wear glasses or contacts have never been to an eye doctor. Many of them assume that since they...
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Information about your vision during nighttime driving
As we age, our eyes naturally start to change. You may find it harder to read at a distance, have trouble seeing in low-light situations, or notice that your vision becomes blurred – all of which can...
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Are your eyes under a lot of pressure?
One indication that you may have an increased risk of developing glaucoma is ocular hypertension. According to the American Optometric Association, ocular hypertension is “an increase in the pressure...
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Reading problems linked to poor vision
Does your child have trouble reading at school? If so, he or she may have undiagnosed problems with their vision. Even if a child has passed the vision screening at school, he or she may still have...
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Early signs of vision problems in children
Many people think adults are the only ones who have to worry about their visual health. In reality, lots of children have visual problems that may go unnoticed by their parents or teachers. According...
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Common eye conditions: Blepharitis
Have your eyelids ever been red, itchy, irritated or become crusty? These are all symptoms of blepharitis, a common eye condition caused by bacteria, a skin condition like dandruff, or other factors....
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Uveitis and its treatments
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your eye was red and swollen? Most people tend to put in a few eye drops and forget about it, but it may be more serious than it appears. Uveitis is...
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Communicating openly with your eye doctor
Sometimes the things you don’t say can be just as powerful as the ones you do. In the case of going to the eye doctor, keeping an open and honest line of communication is vitally important to...
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Back-to-school eye exams
What’s on your back-to-school list? Buying new pencils and paper? Getting new clothes? This year, make sure you add a visit to the optometrist to your list. A comprehensive eye exam is critical for...
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Protecting your vision during a flood
Everyone knows that floods are responsible for significant damage to property and wildlife, but here’s another concern to add to the list: vision. During a flood, an increased amount of water-borne...
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