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July 19, 2024

Fun Home-Based Activities to Strengthen Your Child’s Vision

Although 20/20 clarity is important, it’s not enough. You see, the visual system is made up of the eyes and…

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July 18, 2024

NeuroLens and NeuroLenses

Looking for Neurolens?  You want to find out if the Neurolenses are better than prism glasses prescribed by an optometrist, and…

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July 15, 2024

When Should You See a Retina Specialist?

You likely visit your optometrist for regular eye exams or whenever you need a prescription for glasses or contact lenses.…

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July 15, 2024

Can Dry Eye Cause Focusing Problems?

Have you noticed your vision becoming hazy or blurry, even though your prescription hasn’t changed? While several conditions can cause…

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July 15, 2024

5 Things To Consider Before Getting Cataract Surgery

June is Cataract Awareness Month, so what better time to shed light on cataracts? Below, you’ll find useful information about…

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June 5, 2024

ImPACT Concussion Testing

A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Every concussion is different; symptoms and recovery depend…

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November 26, 2020

Choose Holiday Gifts That Support Your Child?s Vision

Gift giving season is fast approaching. If you plan on purchasing a gift for a child, you may want to…

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October 28, 2020

How to Know If Your Child Has a Functional Vision Problem

Many parents mistakenly assume that if their children have excellent eyesight, their visual system is functioning normally. Yet even if…

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September 23, 2020

Can At-Home Learning Cause Vision Problems in Children?

Millions of schoolchildren are studying at home in coronavirus-dictated on-line classes. While squinting at the blackboard is less common for…

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August 26, 2020

Will Wearing Glasses Weaken My Eyes?

Some people mistakenly believe that wearing glasses weakens our eyesight. While glasses correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, …

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July 28, 2020

The 5 Most Common Vision Problems In Children

As children grow, their vision becomes increasingly relevant to their academic and social success. For example, children who have difficulty…

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June 23, 2020

Is Your Child or Young Adult a Struggling Student?

Students of all ages can struggle with focusing and learning problems that can impede their academic success. What many don?t…

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