Navigating the Sneezes: How a Cold or Flu Can Impact Your Eyes The arrival of the cold and flu season not only brings sniffles and coughs but can also cast a shadow over your eye health. It might surprise you, but the symptoms of a cold or flu can extend beyond the typical respiratory […]
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I’M LOOKING FOR AN EYE DOCTOR NEAR ME — WHAT ELSE SHOULD I CONSIDER IN AN OPTOMETRIST?
You want quality services near you, and finding a great optometrist nearby to take care of the eye care needs of you and your family is no exception. If you live in Victorville or the surrounding area and are looking for an eye doctor, it’s important to choose one who’s a good fit for your needs. Your […]
Continue readingSunglasses: Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly are UV rays? Ultraviolet rays are rays located beyond the visible spectrum. UV rays are categorized into three types: UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA: Most common throughout the year. These rays pass through glass so the can be harmful both indoors and outdoors. UVB: The most dangerous type of UV rays and the […]
Continue readingEye Pain: What Are the Causes?
Eye pain can be a very irritating condition to have, as it can greatly affect an individual’s day-to-day normal activities. Eye pain or irritation can be of various types. It can be felt as a sharp, shooting, burning, dull, gritty, stabbing sensation or a feeling of a foreign body in the eye, aching, pressure like […]
Continue readingEye health by numbers
As America’s population ages overall, the number of people with eye conditions and disease will increase. Currently the number of us dealing with vision problems is already staggering. If you’re coping with vision problems, you’re not alone. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Nearly 1.3 million Americans forty and older are legally blind. About […]
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