When we welcome a newborn into the world, their eyes are like precious gems, still in the process of formation. As parents, ensuring the health and development of their eyesight becomes a priority. But when should you schedule that first crucial visit to the eye doctor? Let’s delve into the journey of your child’s vision […]
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Eye Freckle
Overview You’re probably familiar with freckles on your skin, but did you know you can also get freckles in your eye? An eye freckle is called a nevus (“nevi” is the plural), and different kinds of freckles can occur on different parts of the eye. While usually harmless, they do need to be monitored by […]
Continue readingThese Are the Telltale Signs You Need Glasses
Millions of people need to wear some sort of corrective lenses due to vision problems. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. If you’re noticing signs you need glasses, such as things becoming blurry, or if you’re having trouble seeing, there’s no need to keep suffering. Just pay your eye doctor a visit. These are just […]
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Gaining Insight into Glaucoma: Recognizing the Impact As we embark on the new year, January unfolds not just as a fresh calendar page but as the designated month for Glaucoma Awareness. It’s a time to illuminate the silent thief of sight and underscore the importance of understanding and early detection. Unveiling the Enigma: The Spectrum […]
Continue readingPresbyopia, Bifocals, and Progressives
Presbyopia is farsightedness caused by the increasing rigidity of the lens in the eye as we age. It affects nearly everyone older than 65, and for the 42 percent of Americans who are already nearsighted, this creates a complication. People who previously had 20/20 vision can just grab a pair of reading glasses to combat […]
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