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 readingInfant Vision: Birth to 24 Months of Age
Babies learn to see over a period of time, much like they learn to walk and talk. They are not born with all the visual abilities they need in life. The ability to focus their eyes, move them accurately, and use them together as a team must be learned. Also, […]
Continue readingLiving Well With Low Vision
What is Low Vision? When you have low vision, eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery may not help. Activities like reading, shopping, cooking, writing, and watching TV may be hard to do. In fact, millions of Americans lose some of their sight every year. While […]
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What causes astigmatism? How is astigmatism diagnosed? How is astigmatism treated? Astigmatism is a common vision condition that causes blurred vision. It occurs when the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) is irregularly shaped or sometimes because of the curvature of the lens inside the eye. […]
Continue readingTips for Eye Makeup Safety
If you use cosmetics and other beauty products, it’s a good bet you want your makeup to help improve your appearance safely, without causing problems or harm. This is especially true when it comes to products used near your eyes like eye liner, mascara and eye shadow—after all, a mishap with eye makeup could jeopardize your […]
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