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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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March 9, 2024

How Progressive Lenses Work

Progressive lenses or progressive addition lenses (PALs) are the most popular multifocal lenses today, offering an effective and great looking…

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March 9, 2024

Warm Compress For Dry Eye

For those suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), finding relief from dry, red, irritated eyes may be a top priority.…

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October 31, 2021

Can Vision Therapy Help Those With Autism?

Visual problems in autistic children commonly go undetected and untreated. Often mistaken for symptoms of autism, visual problems can make…

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September 30, 2021

What?s the Link Between Vision Therapy and Self-Confidence?

When most people think of vision, they think of how well a person can see up close or from afar.…

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August 29, 2021

Children?s Vision and Learning Awareness

Brain scans show that up to 80% of the sensory input that the brain receives comes through vision. In fact,…

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July 31, 2021

Does your Child Have a Vision Problem? Here are 20 Signs to Look Out For

A vision problem may directly impact a child?s performance in the classroom and on the sports field,  negatively affecting self-esteem…

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June 24, 2021

3 Causes of Lazy Eye in Children

Amblyopia, commonly known as ?lazy eye,? is a neuro-developmental vision condition that begins in early childhood, usually before the age…

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May 28, 2021

5 Vision Therapy Myths Debunked

There?s a lot of misinformation out there, especially when it comes to vision therapy ? a customized program that trains…

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January 29, 2020

Football Trivia: How Can An Eye Doctor Help Athletes After a Head Injury?

Did you know that according to the National Football League’s (NFL) injury data, NFL athletes sustain a combined total of…

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December 31, 2019

Tips to Avoid a Concussion or TBI

The complexity of the brain is truly fascinating; any slight change in its chemistry or structural integrity can result in…

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December 31, 2019

Can Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Help Stroke Patients With Vision Problems?

If a loved one recently suffered a stroke and is still struggling with the after-effects, you will want to do…

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December 22, 2019

5 Things About TBIs You Never Knew

A Traumatic Brain Injury (or TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by physical trauma, typically a sudden blow…

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