Dry eye symptoms are often a result of insufficient tear production, or tear films that evaporate too quickly. This condition, which can be chronic, can affect anyone but is prevalent among women and the elderly. Dry eye causes and risk factors can vary, too. Some […]
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March is Save Your Vision Month
March is Save Your Vision Month. While you may think that having good vision means that your eyes are healthy, that may not always be the case. Getting your eyes checked regularly by an eye doctor can ensure that you not only have great vision, but that your eyes are […]
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Most of us take our smart phones for granted. But if you, or someone you know, has poor eyesight, then a smart phone could be less of a convenience and more of a problem. Fortunately, there are plenty of options out there for those who have bad vision, or even […]
Continue readingWhat is “Lazy Eye” and How Do I Prevent It?
Many people have heard of a “lazy eye”, but aren’t exactly sure what it is, how to avoid it or how to get rid of it. Overview The medical term for lazy eye is “amblyopia.” Amblyopia occurs when your brain favors one eye, often due to poor vision in […]
Continue readingLong Eyelashes May be Short on Protection
The eyes are an important part of the human body. One of the first things we often notice about other people is their eyes. As we make eye contact with other people, our eyes communicate in ways that our words cannot. Sometimes our eyes are accentuated by the little hairs that line our […]
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